Original and Efficient Synthesis of D-Cycloserine

A simple pathway for the preparation of D -cycloserine is presented. The intermediates and D -cycloserine were characterized by FT-IR, 1 H-NMR spectra and elemental analysis. D-Cycloserine can inhibit the growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and can be used as a second-line drug for the treatment of tuberculosis, especially for the use in developing countries.