2. The following pyrrole derivative is a drug under development for schizophrenia and it is prepared by Knorr synthesis. Identify the structure of the two starting materials (ketone and a-aminoketone) required for the synthesis. CH3 H3C, N. CH3 Also, assign the absolute stereochemistry to the chiral centres contained in this drug.

2. The following pyrrole derivative is a drug under development for schizophrenia and it is prepared by Knorr synthesis. Identify the structure of the two starting materials (ketone and a-aminoketone) required for the synthesis. CH3 H3C, N. CH3 Also, assign the absolute stereochemistry to the chiral centres contained in this drug.

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Chapter23: Amines

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