Synthesis of Azetidin-2-Ones from Imines and Acids Using Trichloroacetonitrile-Triphenylphosphine Reagent

Vidyesh V. Govande, Malavika Arun, A.R.A.S. Deshmukh, B. M. Bhawal

Synthetic Communications · 2000 · 11 citations · 12 references

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Abstract

Abstract A one step synthesis of azetidin-2-ones (3a-j) has been described by the reaction of imines (1) with acids (2) in presence of trichloroacetonitrile, triphenylphosphine and triethylamine.

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