Abstract
The manuscript presents an efficient method for the synthesis of various cis-azetidin-2-ones with high regio- and diastereoselectivity. This approach utilizes Kinugasa reaction involving diverse functionalized nitrones, including diaryl nitrones and α,β-unsaturated nitrones, in conjunction with acetylenic alcohols. Copper (I) serves as a catalyst to facilitate the transformation.
Acknowledgment
I. K. Gujral Punjab Technical University (PTU), Kapurthala is acknowledged for providing research facilities.
Conflict of interest
Authors declare no conflicts of interest.