Alkyl succinimidyl carbonates undergo Lossen rearrangement in basic buffers

Abstract

A side reaction producing β-alanine and derivatives through Lossen rearrangement was found to accompany hydrolysis of alkyl succinimidyl carbonates in basic aqueous buffers.

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