A green synthesis in water of novel (1,5,3-dithiazepan-3-yl)alkanoic acids by the multicomponent reaction of amino acids, CH2O, and 1,2-ethanedithiol.

A green synthesis in water of novel (1,5,3-dithiazepan-3-yl)alkanoic acids by the multicomponent reaction of amino acids, CH2O, and 1,2-ethanedithiol.