title: Rapid synthesis of 1,3,4,4-tetrasubstituted beta-lactams from methyleneaziridines using a four-component reaction.
abstract: 2-Methyleneaziridines can be transformed into a variety of 1,3,4,4-tetrasubstituted beta-lactams in moderate to good yields (46-63%) via a "one-pot" process that brings together four components with the formation of three new intermolecular carbon-carbon bonds.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, University of Warwick, Gibbet Hill Road, Coventry, CV4 7AL, UK.
authors.forename: Claire C A
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Cariou
authors.forename: Guy J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Clarkson
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Shipman