2.2.10.A. Traditional Synthesis of α-Amino Acids

2.2.10.B. Strecker and Other Methods of Synthesis of α-Amino Acids

2.2.10.C. Azalactone Synthesis of α-Amino Acids

These all the above methods of amino acid synthesis are racemic syntheses!!!

• So, the two enantiomers need to be separated.
• Resolution: separation of enantiomers.

 2.2.10.D. Resolution Method to the Synthesis of Asymmetric α-Amino Acids

2.2.11. Asymmetric Synthesis of Amino Acids

2.2.11. A. Asymmetric Synthesis of Amino Acids: Use of Rh-Catalyst

2.2.11.B. Asymmetric Synthesis of Amino Acids: Use of Chiral Auxiliaries