Download full text in PDF Opens in a new window. Article suggestions will be shown in a dialog on return to ScienceDirect. ... Please enable JavaScript to use all the features on this page. ... Deprotonation/alkylation of sultam-derived N-[bis(methyl)thiomethylene]glycinate equivalent gave crystalline products which on mild hydrolysis furnished α-amino acids (~100% ee) in high overall yield. ... Deprotonation/alkylation/mild hydrolysis 3 → 5 → 7 gave α-amino acids ...