Synthesis 2004(5): 711-721  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-815970
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Synthesis of New 3-(1-Ethylsulfanyl-2-perfluoroalkyl)-5-hydroxy-5-methyl (or 5-phenyl)-1,5-dihydro-pyrrol-2-ones Starting from γ-Keto Thioesters and Amines

Jean-Philippe Bouillon*a, Bernard Tinantb, Jean-Marc Nuzillardc, Charles Portellaa
a Laboratoire ‘Réactions Sélectives et Applications’, UMR CNRS 6519, Université de Reims, Faculté des Sciences B.P. 1039, 51687 Reims Cedex 2, France
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b Université Catholique de Louvain, Laboratoire de Chimie Physique et de Cristallographie, 1 Place Louis Pasteur, 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve­, Belgium
c Laboratoire de Pharmacognoise, UMR CNRS 6013, Université de Reims, Faculté des Sciences, Batiment 18, Moulin de las Housse B. P. 1039, 51687 Reims Cedex 2, France
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Publication History

Received 17 November 2003
Publication Date:
12 February 2004 (online)

Abstract

γ-Keto thioesters were easily transformed into α,β-unsaturated lactams using a two-step process (via furans) or by a one-pot reaction. This methodology is general and efficient leading to a varied substitution pattern. The structures of all new heterocycles were assigned using 2D NMR experiments, computer-assisted elucidation, and X-ray diffraction analyses.