Urech hydantoin synthesis

The Urech hydantoin synthesis is the chemical reaction of amino acids with potassium cyanate and hydrochloric acid to give hydantoins.[1][2]

Reaction mechanism

References

  1. ↑ Urech, F. Ann. 1873, 165, 99.
  2. ↑ Ware, E. Chem. Rev. 1950, 46, 407. (Review)
  • English translation of 1873 German article 'on lactyl amino acids and lactyl ureas' by Friedrich Urech

See also

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