Synthesis of cyano-substituted γ-lactams through a copper-catalyzed cascade cyclization/cyanation reaction
Wen Liu, Liang Wang, Haiping Mu, Qian Zhang, Zeguo Fang, Dong Li
Abstract
A copper-catalyzed cascade cyclization/cyanation of N -aryl-4-pentenamides with TMSCN was developed. The reaction proceeded in water under simple conditions to generate a series of cyano-substituted γ-lactam derivatives.
Topics & Concepts
CyanationChemistryCascadeCombinatorial chemistryCatalysisSubstrate (aquarium)CopperCascade reactionRadical cyclizationStereochemistryOrganic chemistryOceanographyGeologyChromatographyCatalytic C–H Functionalization MethodsSynthesis and Catalytic ReactionsSulfur-Based Synthesis Techniques