Scientists from MIT and the University of Michigan have developed a new method for synthesizing azetidines, compounds with potential pharmaceutical applications. This process utilizes a photocatalyst and computational modeling to predict successful reactions between specific alkenes and oximes. The research aims to streamline the synthesis of these four-membered nitrogen-containing rings, which are more challenging to produce than their five-membered counterparts. This approach could lead to the creation of new drug compounds, improving efficiency and reducing costs in pharmaceutical development.
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