K. Liu, Huailong Teng, Chun‐Jiang Wang
Aug 21, 2014
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Abstract
An unprecedented catalytic tandem formal [4 + 3] cycloaddition/decarboxylation/isomerization of methyl coumalate and imine esters is successfully developed. This tandem reaction only requires Et3N as the mild base affording a series of highly functionalized seven-membered heterocyclic azepine derivatives in good yields with excellent regioselectivities.