Cobalt-Catalyzed α-Arylation of Substituted α-Halogeno β-Lactams

Org Lett. 2019 Aug 16;21(16):6241-6244. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.9b02122. Epub 2019 Aug 7.

Abstract

The treatment of 3-bromo β-lactams by an aryl Grignard, in the presence of CoCl2 (2 mol %) and TMEDA (2 mol %) in THF, produces 3-aryl β-lactams in good yields and excellent diastereoselectivity.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't