Intramolecular Cyclization of Arylnitrenium Ions. Formation of Carbon-Carbon Bonds and of Lactones

Article abstract of DOI:10.1021/jo00145a056

Arylnitrenium ions bearing a meta side chain heaving a suitable nucleophilic center are generated by the acid-catalyzed decomposition of the appropriate azide; they undergo intramolecular cyclization leading to new carbon-carbon bonds or to lactones in pr