Synthesis of 2H-Azirines via Iodine-Mediated Oxidative Cyclization of Enamines
Manman Wang, Jiao Hou, Wenquan Yu*, Junbiao Chang*
*College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, People's Republic of China,
Email: wenquan_yuzzu.edu.cn, changjunbiao
zzu.edu.cn
M. Wang, J. Hou, W. Yu, J. Chang, J. Org. Chem., 2018, 83, 14954-14961.
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Abstract
A facile and practical oxidative cyclization reaction of enamines to 2H-azirines is mediated by molecular iodine under mild conditions. This transition metal-free approach provides 2H-azirine derivatives in an efficient and scalable fashion.
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