2H-Pyran-2-ones with the defined (E)-structure of a alpha,beta-didehydroami
no acid unit were used as synthons for a series of configurationally stable
(E)-alpha,beta-didehydroamino acid derivatives containing a benzoyl protec
ted amino function and a pyrazolyl residue, They were derived from 2H-pyran
-2-ones and hydrazines under various reaction conditions. A possibility of
the formation of (Z)-isomers from the above-mentioned precursors is also di
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