I'm trying condensation reaction between two esters, i.e. alanine-t-butyl/benzyl ester & an alpha-bromoester as under :
COOC2H5
l
PhCH2CH2CHCOOC2H5 + CH3CHCOOR to PhCH2CH2CHNHCHCOOR
l l l
Br NH2 CH3
where, R=Benzyl/t-butyl.
i.e.
eliminating HBr in this reaction.I have just one refernce route for this using acetonitrile as solvent & adding TEA & both of the reactants, all in eq.molar prop. & reflux for over 2 days.....But still not getting good conversion..
Can I get any other route for this condensation ?