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Synthesis of α-Amidoketones through the Cascade Reaction of Carboxylic Acids with Vinyl Azides under Catalyst-Free Conditions

Cai Gao, Qianting Zhou, Li Yang, Xinying Zhang* and Xuesen Fan*

*School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, China, Email: xinyingzhanghtu.cn, xuesen.fanhtu.cn

C. Gao, Q. Zhou, X. Zhang, X. Fan, J. Org. Chem., 2020, 85, 13710-13720.

DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.0c01871


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Abstract

A cascade reaction of carboxylic acids with vinyl azides enables an efficient synthesis of α-amidoketone derivatives. This method offers catalyst-free conditions, broad substrate scope, good tolerance of a wide range of functional groups, and high efficiency.


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Key Words

α-Amidoketones


ID: J42-Y2020