- Generation of aza-ortho-xylylenes via ring opening of 2-(2-acylaminophenyl)aziridines: application in the construction of the communesin ring system.
Generation of aza-ortho-xylylenes via ring opening of 2-(2-acylaminophenyl)aziridines: application in the construction of the communesin ring system.
Organic letters (2006-08-25)
Seth L Crawley, Raymond L Funk
PMID16928057
ABSTRACT
A new protocol for generating aza-ortho-xylylenes via acid-catalyzed or fluoride-promoted ring opening of 2-(2-acylaminophenyl)aziridines is described. This methodology has been exploited in the rapid construction of a hexacyclic substructure of communesin B.
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