Copper-mediated reactions of α,β-unsaturated ketoximes

CHED 332

Tara S. Morey1, Christopher W. Leach, browder_c@fortlewis.edu2, and Cindy C. Browder, browder_c@fortlewis.edu2. (1) Chemistry Department, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive, Durango, CO 81301, (2) Department of Chemistry, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive, Durango, CO 81301
Treatment of α,β--unsaturated ketoximes with copper(II) chloride has been shown to generate interesting products, including isoxazoles, amides, and ketones. New developments in the scope of this reaction will be presented.