Copper(I)-Catalyzed IntramolecularAddition ofN-Chloroamides to Double Bonds;an Efficient Synthesis of Lactams from Unsaturated Amides

Abstract

A d d i t i o n o f N -C h l o r o a m i d e s t o D o u b l e B o n d s ; S y n t h e s i s o f L a c t a m s f r o m U n s a t u r a t e d A m i d e s IrisAbstract: Copper(I) salts catalyse the intramolecular addition of Nchloramides to carbon-carbon double bonds leading to lactams in almost quantitative yield.