First application of fluorinated nitrones for the synthesis of fluoroalkylated β-lactams via the Kinugasa reaction

Abstract

The regioselective reactions of fluorinated nitrones with selected terminal alkynes (Kinugasa reaction) was studied in the presence of Cu(I) iodide and TEA as a base. After chromatographic purification the desired β-lactams were obtained in high yields (up to 93%) and high diastereoselectivities (up to 9:1). The reactions performed in the presence of chiral, enantiomerically pure ligands led to enantiomerically enriched products (ee values up to 26%) obtained as one of the possible diastereoisomers depending on the type of chiral ligand used.