Synlett 1993; 1993(1): 49-50
DOI: 10.1055/s-1993-22344
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The Wittig Reaction of Moncyclic ß-Lactams

Jack E. Baldwin* , Alison J. Edwards, Christoper N. Farthing, Andrew T. Russell
  • *The Dyson Perrins Laboratory and the Oxford Centre for Molecular Sciences, South Parks Rd., Oxford, OX1 3QY, England
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Publication Date:
19 March 2002 (online)

The Wittig reaction of certain activated monocyclic ßlactams with stabilised ylides is reported. These reactions proceed in fair to excellent yield and with good stereoselectivity. The stereochemistry of a typical example was assigned by X-ray diffraction.

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