Abstract
A catalytic protocol for the base-mediated amidation of unactivated esters with amino alcohol derivatives is reported. Investigations into mechanistic aspects of the process indicate that the reaction involves an initial transesterification, followed by an intramolecular rearrangement. The reaction is highly general in nature and can be extended to include the synthesis of oxazolidinone systems through use of dimethyl carbonate.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 9347-9354 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Journal of Organic Chemistry |
Volume | 79 |
Issue number | 19 |
Early online date | 7 Sept 2014 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 3 Oct 2014 |
Keywords
- amino alcohol
- dimethyl carbonate
- unactivated esters