Abstract
A catalytic amidation method has been developed, employing 2,2,2-trifluoroethanol to facilitate condensation of unactivated esters and amines, enabling the synthesis of a range of amide products in good to excellent yields. Mechanistic studies indicate the reaction proceeds through a trifluoroethanol-derived active ester intermediate.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 9495-9498 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Chemical Communications |
Volume | 51 |
Issue number | 46 |
Early online date | 8 May 2015 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 11 Jun 2015 |
Keywords
- catalysis
- trifluoroethanol
- catalytic amidation