A new method for the synthesis of 15N-labeled chiral β-diamines from a common precursor, either optically pure amino acids or anti-β-amino alcohols, is reported. The two diastereomeric series of vicinal diamines are produced through the nucleophilic ring opening of activated chiral aziridines. 15N was introduced by means of [15N]-benzylamine, prepared from 15NH4Cl. The final compounds are highly valuable because [1H–15N] ...