Highly selective iodine-induced lactam formation from γ,δ-unsaturated thioimidates. New entry to functionalized γ-lactams

Authors:
  • HTHiroki Takahata
    Hiroki Takahata
  • TTTamotsu Takamatsu
    Tamotsu Takamatsu
  • MMMayumi Mozumi
    Mayumi Mozumi
  • YCYin-Shan Chen
    Yin-Shan Chen
  • TYTakao Yamazaki
    Takao Yamazaki
  • KAKeiichi Aoe
    Keiichi Aoe

Abstract
Iodine-induced lactam formation from γ,δ-unsaturated thioimidates proceeds regio- and stereo-selectively, providing highly functionalized γ-lactams.