A stereoselective cyclization strategy for the preparation of γ-lactams and their use in the synthesis of α-methyl-β-proline

S Banerjee, J Smith, J Smith, C Faulkner…

Index: Tan, Darlene Q.; Atherton, Amy L.; Smith, Austin J.; Soldi, Cristian; Hurley, Katherine A.; Fettinger, James C.; Shaw, Jared T. ACS Combinatorial Science, 2012 , vol. 14, # 3 p. 218 - 223

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Abstract

A straightforward stereoselective and enantiodivergent cyclization strategy for the construction of γ-lactams is described. The cyclization strategy makes use of chiral malonic esters prepared from enantiomerically enriched monoesters of disubstituted malonic acid.