Abstract

We have disclosed a novel metal-free tandem cyclization reaction for the synthesis of 3-methyleneisoindolin-1-ones starting from ester-functionalized aziridines. This strategy can be effectively promoted by DBU and carboxylic acids. Mechanistically, it involves sequential ring opening of aziridines with carboxylic acids, lactamization, and elimination of carboxylic acids.

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