Formation of Complex α-Imino Esters via Multihetero-Cope Rearrangement of α-Keto Ester Derived Nitrones.
Samuel L BartlettKimberly M KeiterBlane P ZaveskyJeffrey S JohnsonPublished in: Synthesis (2018)
A sequential benzoylation and multihetero-Cope rearrangement of α-keto ester derived nitrones has been developed. The reaction furnishes a diverse array of complex α-imino ester derivatives. The products can be transformed into amino alcohols via LiAlH4 reduction.