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Synthesis of Amino Acids: Acetamidomalonic Ester Synthesis
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29. Amino Acids / Synthesis of Amino Acids: Acetamidomalonic Ester Synthesis / Problem 2
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Why is enolization a critical step in acetamidomalonic ester synthesis?
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It decreases the molecular weight of the compound.
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It increases the solubility of the ester.
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It stabilizes the ester against hydrolysis.
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It creates a nucleophile necessary for subsequent reactions.
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