Development of a New Reaction for One-Pot Synthesis of Diazo Compounds from Azides ~Paving a New Path for the Synthesis of Nitrogen-Containing Heterocyclic Compounds Useful in Drug Development~

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A research group at Tokyo University of Science has developed a new reaction for the safer and more efficient synthesis of diazoesters, which are essential for drug development. By simultaneously advancing Michael addition and N-N bond cleavage via a stable phosphazide intermediate formed from azide compounds and phosphines, this method establishes a foundational technology for the synthesis of various nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds.

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