Abstract 3-Triphenylphosphonio-2, 5-piperazinediones were effectively synthesized from homochiral valine or proline via Boc-Val-Gly-OMe, Boc-Pro-Gly-OMe or Cbz-Pro-Gly-OMe. Retention of configuration of the primary stereogenic center of the valine and proline moieties was observed. Diastereoselective nucleophilic substitution of the triphenylphosphonium group in 2, 5-piperazinediones with S-, N-, P-and C-nucleophiles ...