Synlett 2023; 34(01): 14-22
DOI: 10.1055/a-1915-8491
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Rhodium-Catalyzed Ring Expansion and Ring Opening of ­Azetidines: Domino Conjugate Addition/Inert-Bond Activation

Ling-Zhi Sun
a   Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, P. R. of China
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Jian-Bo Xie
a   Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, P. R. of China
b   Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. of China
› Author Affiliations
We thank the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21702164) for financial support. The project was also supported by the Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Catalysis (2020B121201002).


Abstract

Domino conjugate addition/inert-bond activation is a useful strategy for improving the efficiency of synthesis. We summarize reports on domino conjugate addition/inert-bond activation and its applications in the rhodium-catalyzed ring-expansion and ring-opening reactions of azetidines.

1 Introduction

2 Rhodium-Catalyzed Domino Conjugate Addition/β-C Cleavage/ Protonation

3 Rhodium-Catalyzed Domino Conjugate Addition/N-Directed α-C(sp3)–H Activation

4 Conclusion



Publication History

Received: 18 July 2022

Accepted after revision: 02 August 2022

Accepted Manuscript online:
02 August 2022

Article published online:
21 September 2022

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