Stereoselective Yang cyclizations of α-amido ketones

Abstract

The photocyclization of methyl-substituted α-acetamido butyrophenone derivatives is highly stereoselective and leads to 2-aminocyclobutanols with complete control of three new stereogenic centers.

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