Abstract: Processes for the synthesis and purification of a Gly-Gly-Val-Leu-Val-Gln-Pro-Gly octapeptide (SEQ ID NO 1).

Abstract: Use of an organic compound salt of general formula A-XY??(I) wherein A means an organic residue, X means a charged group and Y means a counter-ion, as a reagent in an electrochemical reaction and organic compound salt corresponding to the formula R1R2ZC-T-Q-XY wherein X is a charged group, Y is a counter-ion, Z is a group capable of being substituted, R1 and R2 mean organic residues, T means a group containing a hetero atom selected among N-R4, O and S, and Q means a connecting group linking the hetero atom and the charged group.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a cyclic peptide which comprises providing a cyclic peptide bonded to a Merrifield-type resin and cleaving the cyclic peptide from the Merrifield type resin by transesterification.

Abstract: Process for producing enantiopure ?-amino acid derivatives corresponding to general formula (I) R1-NZ-CHR2-CH2—COOR3 (I) in which R1 and R2 independently denote organic residues optionally forming a cyclic substituent, R3 denotes H or an organic residue, and Z represents H or an amino function-protecting group, comprising a step in which a mixture of enantiomers of a compound corresponding to general formula (II) R1-NZ-CHR2—CH2—COOR4 (II) in which R1, R2 and Z are as defined for formula (I), and R4 is an organic residue, is subjected to hydrolysis in the presence of a lipase.

Abstract: Process for the manufacture of an enantiopure compound comprising at least one functional group capable of reacting with an activated carboxyl group, starting from a mixture of enantiomers of the said compound, in which process: (a) a reaction medium comprising the mixture of enantiomers and a reagent based on an enantiopure amino acid, in which reagent at least one amino group of the amino acid is protected by a protective group and in which reagent at least one carboxyl group of the amino acid is activated, is subjected to conditions appropriate for bringing about the reaction of the functional group capable of reacting with the activated carboxyl group with the activated carboxyl group, so as to form a carbonyl bond; (b) the mixture of diastereomers obtained is subjected to a separation operation, so as to obtain at least one fraction composed essentially of a diastereomer, (c) at least a portion of the said fraction is subjected to a stage of cleavage of the carbonyl bond under conditions under which the

Abstract: Method for preparing a peptide or a peptide derivative comprising at least 2 enantiopure amino acids and at least one glycine molecule, comprising the reaction of a compound of general formula XCH2—C(?O)—HN-A-COOY (II) with a compound of general formula HNR1R2 (III).

Abstract: Enantiopure heterocyclic compound Enantiopure heterocyclic compound of formula (I) in which J is chosen from C, N, O and S; Z is H or a group for protecting the amino functional group, R3 denotes H or an organic residue, m is 0, 1 or 2 and n is 0, 1 or 2, and in which the heterocycle is preferably substituted with at least one substituent other than CH2—COOR3.

Abstract: Process for the synthesis of 5-(3-pyridylmethyl)imidazolidine-2,4-dione, according to which 5-(3-pyridylmethylene)imidazolidine-2,4-dione is subjected to a hydrogenation reaction.

Abstract: Process for the manufacture of an enantiopure compound comprising at least one functional group capable of reacting with an activated carboxyl group, starting from a mixture of enantiomers of the said compound, in which process: (a) a reaction medium comprising the mixture of enantiomers and a reagent based on an enantiopure amino acid, in which reagent at least one amino group of the amino acid is protected by a protective group and in which reagent at least one carboxyl group of the amino acid is activated, is subjected to conditions appropriate for bringing about the reaction of the functional group capable of reacting with the activated carboxyl group with the activated carboxyl group, so as to form a carbonyl bond; (b) the mixture of diastereomers obtained is subjected to a separation operation, so as to obtain at least one fraction composed essentially of a diastereomer, (c) at least a portion of the said fraction is subjected to a stage of cleavage of the carbonyl bond under conditions under which the

Abstract: Process for producing amino acid derivatives, in which (a) an organic amine, the amino functionality of which is protected, or an ?-amino acid, the amino functionality of which is protected, is subjected to an electrochemical reaction so as to form an amine which is activated in the ?-position; (b) the activated amine is subjected to a reaction with a carbanionic reagent containing at least 3 carbon atoms and comprising an unsaturated group so as to form an unsaturated amine comprising an unsaturated group, the atom of the unsaturated group closest to the nitrogen being separated from the nitrogen by at least 2 carbon atoms; (c) the unsaturated amine is subjected to oxidation of the unsaturated group so as to form an amino acid derivative.

Abstract: Process for the separation of enantiomers comprising at least one free functional group, in which process a reagent based on an enantiopure amino acid is reacted in basic medium with a mixture comprising enantiomers.

Abstract: Process for producing enantiopure ?-amino acid derivatives corresponding to general formula (I) R1-NZ-CHR2—CH2—COOR3 (I) in which R1 and R2 independently denote organic residues optionally forming a cyclic substituent, R3 denotes H or an organic residue, and Z represents H or an amino function-protecting group, comprising a step in which a mixture of enantiomers of a compound corresponding to general formula (II) R1-NZ-CHR2—CH2—COOR4 (II) in which R1, R2 and Z are as defined for formula (I), and R4 is an organic residue, is subjected to hydrolysis in the presence of a lipase.

Abstract: Ureins are obtained by reaction, in basic medium, between an N?-(aryloxycarbonyl)diamino acid and a compound containing a free amino group. The chirality of the compounds is outstandingly well preserved.

Abstract: Use of an organic compound salt of general formula A-XY ??(I) wherein A means an organic residue, X means a charged group and Y means a counter-ion, as a reagent in an electrochemical reaction and organic compound salt corresponding to the formula R1R2ZC-T-Q-XY wherein X is a charged group, Y is a counter-ion, Z is a group capable of being substituted, R1 and R2 mean organic residues, T means a group containing a hetero atom selected among N-R4, O and S, and Q means a connecting group linking the hetero atom and the charged group.

Abstract: Process for the synthesis of 5-(3-pyridylmethyl)imidazolidine-2,4-dione, according to which 5-(3-pyridylmethylene)imidazolidine-2,4-dione is subjected to a hydrogenation reaction.

Abstract: Process for the synthesis of 5-(3-pyridylmethyl)imidazolidine-2,4-dione, according to which 5-(3-pyridylmethylene)imidazolidine-2,4-dione is subjected to a hydrogenation reaction.

Abstract: Process for the synthesis of 5-(3-pyridylmethyl)imidazolidine-2,4-dione, according to which 5-(3-pyridylmethylene)imidazolidine-2,4-dione is subjected to a hydrogenation reaction.

Abstract: Process for the separation of enantiomers comprising at least one free functional group, in which process a reagent based on an enantiopure amino acid is reacted in basic medium with a mixture comprising enantiomers.

Abstract: Process for the separation of enantiomers comprising at least one free functional group, in which process a reagent based on an enantiopure amino acid is reacted in basic medium with a mixture comprising enantiometers.

Abstract: Method for preparing a peptide or a peptide derivative comprising at least 2 enantiopure amino acids and at least one glycine molecule, comprising the reaction of a compound of general formula XCH2—C(═O)—HN—A—COOY (II) with a compound of general formula HNR1R2 (III).