title: Simple approach to beta-lactam derivatives from N-acylimidazoles.
abstract: Reaction of N-acylimidazoles possessing an electron-withdrawing group in the alpha position with diarylimines produces beta-lactams in high yields.
authors.affiliation: Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Givat Ram, Jerusalem 91904, Israel.
authors.forename: Moshe
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Nahmany
authors.forename: Artem
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Melman
mesh_terms: D000215:Acylation; D002384:Catalysis; D003500:Cyclization; D007093:Imidazoles / Q000737:chemistry*; D008958:Models, Molecular; D015394:Molecular Structure; D013237:Stereoisomerism; D047090:beta-Lactams / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000737:chemistry*
chemical_list: D007093:Imidazoles; D047090:beta-Lactams