Semipinacol rearrangement of cis-fused β-lactam diols into keto-bridged bicyclic lactams

Richard S. Grainger, Marie Betou, Louise Male, Mateusz B. Pitak, Simon J. Coles

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Abstract

The 6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane ring system, prevalent in a range of biologically active molecules, is prepared through a novel semipinacol rearrangement utilizing a cyclic phosphorane or sulfite intermediate. The rearrangement proceeds with exclusive N-acyl group migration of a β-lactam ring and results in carbonyl functionality at the 7- and bridging 8-position of the bicycle. Precursor ring-fused β-lactam diols are prepared through a sequence of 4-exo trig carbamoyl radical cyclization, regioselective dithiocarbamate group elimination, and dihydroxylation.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2234-2237
Number of pages4
JournalOrganic Letters
Volume14
Issue number9
Early online date18 Apr 2012
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 4 May 2012

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