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N-protected alpha-alkyl-gamma-amino-beta-keto-esters were synthesized
from the corresponding N-urethane protected N-carboxyanhydride (UNCAs)
by reaction with lithium enolates in fairly good yields. These compou
nds are candidates for mimicking the transition state analogue in enzy
me inhibitors. They constitute, however, interesting and diverse build
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