Abstract

AbstractStrained compounds are privileged moieties in modern synthesis. In this context, 1‐azabicyclo[1.1.0]butanes are appealing structural motifs that can be employed as click reagents or precursors to azetidines. We herein report the first telescoped continuous flow protocol for the generation, lithiation, and electrophilic trapping of 1‐azabicyclo[1.1.0]butanes. The flow method allows for exquisite control of the reaction parameters, and the process operates at higher temperatures and safer conditions with respect to batch mode. The efficiency of this intramolecular cyclization/C3‐lithiation/electrophilic quenching flow sequence is documented with more than 20 examples.

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