The first example of ring-closing metathesis of dehydroamino acids: an application to the synthesis of azabicyclo[X.Y.0]alkanes

The first example of ring-closing metathesis reaction of dehydroamino acids using ruthenium-based catalyst leading to the azabicyclo[X.Y.0]alkanes has been demonstrated. A preliminary investigation into the scope and limitations of the method will be presented. (C) 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.