Bergmann-Zervas

Protection of amino groups in amino acids by esters of benzylchroroformate.

This kind of protection is very useful in peptide synthesis.

See also Wieland Th., Lihosherstov, Merrifield and Sheehan-Franck.

Bibliography

• Bergmann M. et al., Ber., 1932, 65, 1192; 66, 1288.
• Bergmann M., Zervas L., Ross W., J. Biol. Chem., 1935, 3, 245.
• Springall H. D., Law H. D., Quart. Rev. (London), 1956, 10, 234.