Anthony G. M. Barrett, Simon P. D. Baugh, Vernon C. Gibson, Matthew R. Giles, Edward L. Marshall and Panayiotis A. Procopiou
Both monocyclic and bicyclic β-lactam systems are prepared
via alkene metathesis reactions using
Mo(CHCPhMe2)-
(
NC6H3Pri2)[(OCMe(CF
3)2]2 or
Ru(
CHPh)Cl2(PCy3)2.