Volume 17, Issue 35 p. 9595-9598
Communication

In Situ Generation and Intramolecular Schmidt Reaction of Keto Azides in a Microwave-Assisted Flow Format

Dr. Thomas O. Painter

Dr. Thomas O. Painter

Chemical Methodology and Library Development Center, University of Kansas, Delbert M. Shankel Structural Biology Center, 2034 Becker Drive, Lawrence, KS 66047-3761 (USA), Fax: (+1) 785-864-8179

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Dr. Paul D. Thornton

Dr. Paul D. Thornton

Chemical Methodology and Library Development Center, University of Kansas, Delbert M. Shankel Structural Biology Center, 2034 Becker Drive, Lawrence, KS 66047-3761 (USA), Fax: (+1) 785-864-8179

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Mario Orestano

Mario Orestano

Chemical Methodology and Library Development Center, University of Kansas, Delbert M. Shankel Structural Biology Center, 2034 Becker Drive, Lawrence, KS 66047-3761 (USA), Fax: (+1) 785-864-8179

Department of Chemistry, York University, 4700 Keele St., Ontario (Canada)

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Dr. Conrad Santini

Dr. Conrad Santini

Chemical Methodology and Library Development Center, University of Kansas, Delbert M. Shankel Structural Biology Center, 2034 Becker Drive, Lawrence, KS 66047-3761 (USA), Fax: (+1) 785-864-8179

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Prof. Michael G. Organ

Prof. Michael G. Organ

Chemical Methodology and Library Development Center, University of Kansas, Delbert M. Shankel Structural Biology Center, 2034 Becker Drive, Lawrence, KS 66047-3761 (USA), Fax: (+1) 785-864-8179

Department of Chemistry, York University, 4700 Keele St., Ontario (Canada)

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Prof. Jeffrey Aubé

Corresponding Author

Prof. Jeffrey Aubé

Chemical Methodology and Library Development Center, University of Kansas, Delbert M. Shankel Structural Biology Center, 2034 Becker Drive, Lawrence, KS 66047-3761 (USA), Fax: (+1) 785-864-8179

Department of Medicinal Chemistry, University of Kansas, Delbert M. Shankel Structural Biology Center, 2034 Becker Drive, Lawrence, KS 66047-3761 (USA)

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First published: 27 July 2011
Citations: 27

Graphical Abstract

Go with the flow! A method for conversion of keto halides to lactams by means of sequential azidation and intramolecular Schmidt reaction in a combined flow format is described (see scheme; MWI=microwave irradiation, TFA=trifluoroacetic acid).