An asymmetric synthesis of N-protected (4S)-4-hydroxy L-glutamic acid
diester is described. The key feature of the synthesis is the asymmetr
ic 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition of nitrone 4 with 5, which provides stere
oselectively the isoxazolidine with the correct stereochemistry suitab
le for the synthesis of N-protected (4S)-4-hydroxy L-glutamic acid die
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