Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5224125 Tetrahedron 2010 5 Pages PDF
Abstract

The efficiency of a cyclodehydration reaction leading to benzodiazepinones is markedly improved by N-methylation of the amide link connecting the nucleophile and the electrophile, which is attributed to its favouring both the more reactive E-rotamer and the exit of the leaving group.

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