Synlett 2014; 25(20): 2899-2902
DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1379482
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Copper-Catalyzed Three-Component Tandem Reactions for the Synthesis of β-Carboalkoxy-γ-lactams

Zhengning Li*
College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Dalian University, Dalian 116622, P. R. of China   Fax: +86(411)87402449   eMail: znli@dl.cn
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Yunyun Feng
College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Dalian University, Dalian 116622, P. R. of China   Fax: +86(411)87402449   eMail: znli@dl.cn
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Zengchang Li
College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Dalian University, Dalian 116622, P. R. of China   Fax: +86(411)87402449   eMail: znli@dl.cn
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Lan Jiang
College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Dalian University, Dalian 116622, P. R. of China   Fax: +86(411)87402449   eMail: znli@dl.cn
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Received: 11. August 2014

Accepted after revision: 22. September 2014

Publikationsdatum:
20. Oktober 2014 (online)


Abstract

β-Carboalkoxy-γ-lactams were synthesized in high yields via copper-catalyzed three-component reactions of α,β-unsaturated dicarboxylate esters, aldimines, and a silane. The reaction proceeds in a tandem manner via conjugate reduction, Mannich reaction, and a subsequent lactamization. The method is attractive with regard to the flexible combination of easily available reactants, the mild conditions, and the high yields. It provides a concise synthetic route to functionalized lactams with a β-ester group.