An efficient solid phase synthesis of 3,5-disubstituted hydantoins is
described The treatment of a resin-bound diamino-acid containing dipep
tide with carbonyldiimidazole or triphosgene afforded the five member
ring hydantoins. A second site of diversity is included following N-ac
ylation of the free amine side chain with a wide range of commercially
available carboxylic acids. (C) 1998 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights
reserved.