Process for the racemization of an alpha-amino acid.

摘要

Process for racemisation of amino acids by use of a ketone and an organic acid such as acetic acid. In particular, a process for resolution of free a-amino acdis with in situ racemisation. The resolution of 4 hydroxyphenylglycine and 3,4 dihydroxyphenylglycine with 3-bromocamphor-9-sulphonic acid with in situ racemisation are specifically mentioned.