Abstract
A new one-step protocol for the synthesis of acetoxy lactams starting from imides has been developed. This method involves regiospecific reduction of the imide with LiEt3 BH, then capture of the transient lithium alkoxide by acetic anhydride.
Key words
N -acyliminium ion precursors - imide reduction - LiEt3 BH - one-pot process
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