Synthesis of a key β-lactam intermediate by a [2 + 2] cycloaddition route: 4-acetoxyazetidin-2-one

CAS index name: 2-Azetidinone, 4-(acetyloxy)-

Organic SynthesesCycloaddition

Reaction scheme of Synthesis of a key β-lactam intermediate by a [2 + 2] cycloaddition route: 4-acetoxyazetidin-2-one from Organic Syntheses
Scheme as published in Org. Synth. Coll. Vol. 8, p. 3; Vol. 65, p. 135.

A checked procedure from Organic Syntheses, the journal whose preparations are repeated in a second laboratory before publication. The full experimental, with amounts, hazards and characterisation data, is on orgsyn.org.

Reagents

CompoundRoleEquivMW (g/mol)ρ (g/mL)Safety
4-Acetoxy-2-azetidinone28562-53-0 · C5H7NO3 product — 129.12 — Corrosive (GHS05)Health Hazard (GHS08)Danger

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