Abstract
The principal aspects of the asymmetric synthesis of α-aminoacids with a large variety of structures are surveyed and the questions of the appearance of asymmetric induction as a result of the chirality of the catalyst, the initial compound, the reagent, or the leaving group are discussed. Studies carried out in recent years using chiral reagents capable of being regenerated and catalytic methods are examined in detail. The asymmetric reactions of α-aminoacids and other methods of synthesis are discussed briefly. Examples of the synthesis of aminoacids from chiral compounds without involving the chirality centres are not considered.
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