A novel, tandem construction of C-N and C-C bonds: facile and one-pot transformation of the Baylis-Hillman adducts into 2-benzazepines

A novel reaction involving tandem construction of C-N and CC bonds via the simultaneous Ritter and Houben-Hoesch reactions on Baylis-Hillman adducts leading to a convenient, one-pot synthesis of 2-benzazepine derivatives is described. A facile stereoselective transformation of the Baylis-Hillman adducts into (E)- and (Z)-allyl amides is also presented.