Gold-catalyzed oxidative cyclization of amide-alkynes: access to functionalized γ-lactams†
Abstract
An efficient gold-catalyzed oxidative cyclization of amide-alkynes is developed. A series of functionalized γ-lactams are easily accessed by employing this strategy. The tandem reaction proceeds through alkyne oxidation, carbene/alkyne metathesis, and donor/donor carbene oxidation.
- This article is part of the themed collections: Catalysis & biocatalysis in OBC and Supramolecular chemistry in OBC