New multicomponent reactions (MCRs) and tandem processes using cyclic lactams will be presented. Cyclic anhydrides have been developed for the synthesis of lactams with up to three contiguous stereogenic centers, including one that is quaternary. The development of these methods will be described along with applications to several complex alkaloid natural products.

New methods for the rapid assembly of complex lactams

244th National Meeting (2012)

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