Tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decane-1-acetic acid, α-[[(1,1-diMethylethoxy)carbonyl]aMino]-3,5-dihydroxy-, (αS)-

Uses

Boc-3,5-dihydroxy-1-adamantyl-L-glycine is a reactant in the synthesis of Saxagliptin (S143500), a potent and selective reversible inhibitor of dipeptidyl peptidase-4, which is being developed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is absorbed rapidly after oral administration and has a pharmacokinetic profile compatible with once daily dosing.