Abstract
A new enantioselective Brønsted acid catalyzed nucleophilic substitution of γ-hydroxylactams with indole is presented. The reaction proceeds via an intermediary N-acyliminium ion and provides disubstituted γ-lactams in good yields and with high enantioselectivities.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 119-122 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Synlett |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Amino acid
- Nucleophilic substitution
- Organocatalysis
- Protonation
- Quaternary stereocenter
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Organic Chemistry