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The PdCl2-catalyzed cyclocarbonylation reaction of propargylic amines with CuCl2 and benzoquinone afforded (E)-α-chloroalkylidene-β-lactams in moderate to good yields. The formation of the corresponding Z-isomers or five-membered products was not observed. The reaction of the readily available optically active prop argylic amines provides a convenient synthesis of the corresponding (E)-α-chloroalkylidene-β-lactams with high ee values. The structure and the stereochemistry of the products were established by the X-ray single-crystal diffraction study of (E)-6d and (E)-6e, which indicates that the stereoselectivity in this reaction is different from what was observed with propargylic alcohols. A rationale for this reaction was proposed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

An efficient C(sp³)-H bond activation and intramolecular amination reaction via palladium catalysis at the β-position of carboxyamides to make β-lactams was described. The investigation of the substrate scope showed that the current reaction conditions favored activation of the β-methylene group. Short sequences were developed for preparation of various diazabicyclic β-lactam compounds with this method as the key step from chiral proline and piperidine derivatives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

An efficient C(sp³)-H bond activation and intramolecular amination reaction via palladium catalysis at the β-position of carboxyamides to make β-lactams was described. The investigation of the substrate scope showed that the current reaction conditions favored activation of the β-methylene group. Short sequences were developed for preparation of various diazabicyclic β-lactam compounds with this method as the key step from chiral proline and piperidine derivatives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]