Novel and efficient transformation of enamides into α-acyloxy ketones via an acyl intramolecular migration process†
Abstract
Hydrogen peroxide and anhydride mediated transformation of enamides to afford substituted α-acyloxy ketones is described. This transition-metal-free cascade reaction has a broad substrate scope and high efficiency. The acyl intramolecular migration procedure successfully achieved this acyloxylation process under mild conditions and increased the atom efficiency.