Amino acids can be prepared (as their conjugate bases) by the reaction of a bromine substituted carboxylic

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Amino acids can be prepared (as their conjugate bases) by the reaction of a bromine substituted carboxylic acid with excess ammonia.

(a) The conjugate base of the amino acid alanine is formed in the following reaction. Show the structure of the product and explain why an excess of ammonia is required. Explain which mechanism the reaction follows.

(b) Show how a similar reaction could be used to prepare the conjugate base of the amino acidphenylalanine.

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0534389512

2nd Edition

Authors: Joseph M. Hornback

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