Synlett 2014; 25(08): 1124-1126
DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1341049
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β-Lactam-Synthon-Interceded Facile Synthesis of Functionally Decorated Thiohydantoins

Vishu Mehra
a   Department of Chemistry, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar 143005, India   Fax: +91(183)225881920   Email: vipan_org@yahoo.com
,
Parvesh Singh
b   School of Chemistry, University of Kwazulu Natal, Durban 4000, South Africa
,
Neha Manhas
b   School of Chemistry, University of Kwazulu Natal, Durban 4000, South Africa
,
Vipan Kumar*
a   Department of Chemistry, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar 143005, India   Fax: +91(183)225881920   Email: vipan_org@yahoo.com
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Publication History

Received: 31 January 2014

Accepted after revision: 02 March 2014

Publication Date:
27 March 2014 (online)


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Abstract

Base-promoted facile synthesis of thiohydantoins has been described via intramolecular amidolysis of C-3 functionalized 2-azetidinones. This approach provides a convenient and rapid access to diversely functionalized thiohydantoins compared to conventional protocols.