Synthesis 2006(7): 1162-1170  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-926390
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A Convenient Protocol for the Alkylidenation of Lactams

Mark C. Elliott*, Stuart V. Wordingham
School of Chemistry, Cardiff University, Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3AT, UK
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Publication History

Received 22 September 2005
Publication Date:
14 March 2006 (online)

Abstract

A convenient two-step preparation of alkylidenepyrrolidines is reported.

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A Chemical Abstracts search of compound 9a reveals 21 references to the Z-isomer and 6 to the E-isomer. However, the reports of the E-isomer only mention this compound in passing, and to the best of our knowledge full characterisation data has never been reported for this double-bond isomer. We are unaware of examples where full characterisation data of both the E- and Z-isomers of a single alkylidenepyrrolidine have been reported.