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The synthesis of beta-lactams vinylated at C-4 from N-(3-phenylthio-1-
alkenyl)amides was carried out by Mn(III)-promoted 4-exo-trig radical
cyclization followed by beta-fragmentative loss of phenylthiyl radical
. The effects on the reaction course of different substituents both on
enamidic nitrogen atom or double bond were analyzed. The overall reac
tion was stereoselective, leading to trans azetidinones. (C) 1998 Publ
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