Advances in the catalytic, asymmetric synthesis of beta-lactams.
In this Account, we illustrate our contribution to the catalytic, asymmetric synthesis of beta-lactams through a flexible [2 + 2] cycloaddition strategy. We also explore the scope of our methodology and comment on future directions.
France
Stefan
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Department of Chemistry, New Chemistry Building, Johns Hopkins University, 3400 North Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21218, USA.
Weatherwax
Anthony
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Taggi
Andrew E
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Lectka
Thomas
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