Recent Advances in the Chemistry of 2-Acylaziridines

This review highlights recent achievements in the transformations of 2-acylaziridines toward the synthesis of cyclic and acyclic nitrogen-containing compounds. The influence of a carbonyl group on reaction selectivity is discussed. 1 Introduction 2 Reactions via C–C Bond Cleavage 3 Reactions via C–N Bond Cleavage 3.1 Reactions Starting with the Aziridine Ring Opening 3.2 Reactions Starting at the Carbonyl Group 4 Conclusion