Synthetic studies related to mycobactins. I. Synthesis of 2-(2'-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-oxazoline-4-carboxylic acid and related compounds

Abstract

Several methods for the preparation of 2-(2'-hydroxyphenyl)-2-oxazoline-4-carboxylic acid are described, together with an investigation of the chemical reactivity of 2-(2'-hydroxypheny1)-2-oxazoline.