Asymmetric Synthesis of Chiral α-Substituted Mercaptoglycine Derivatives via α-Sulfenylation of Ni( II) Complex of Glycine and S-Substituted 4-Methylbenzenesulfonothioate.

The asymmetric α-sulfenylation of Ni( II) complex of glycine with S-substituted 4-methylbenzenesulfonothioate is reported. Due to the mild and simple reaction conditions, this asymmetric reaction is compatible with various functional groups. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]