The first report of the preparation of symmetric and nonsymmetric diaminotruxinic derivatives through the photoredox [2 + 2] cycloadditions of Erlenmeyer azlactones is described, affording the desired compounds in high regio-and diastereocontrol (only head-to-head coupling). Mechanistic studies by DFT suggest that the reaction proceeds through a neutral photocatalytic pathway.
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