The synthesis of novel 4-(5'-pynolidinyl)-beta-lactams from imines derived from 4-formyl-beta-lactams and alpha-amino esters via cascade imine-->azomethine ylide-->1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reactions is described. These cascades are endo-specific, exhibit facial stereoselectivity and occur in good to excellent yields. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science Ltd. Ail rights reserved.
The synthesis of novel 4-(5'-pynolidinyl)-beta-lactams from imines derived from 4-formyl-beta-lactams and alpha-amino esters via cascade imine-->azomethine ylide-->1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reactions is described. These cascades are endo-specific, exhibit facial stereoselectivity and occur in good to excellent yields. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science Ltd. Ail rights reserved.