43.6k views
5 votes
Show how racemic valine can be prepared by the strecker synthesis:

User Neelesh
by
8.0k points

1 Answer

7 votes

Answer:

Strecker synthesis is the process of preparing amino acids. The reaction starts with an aldehyde reacting with ammonia and an imine is formed.

User Prankin
by
7.8k points

Related questions