Di(2-pyridyl) carbonate promoted alkoxycarbonylation of amines: A convenient synthesis of functionalized carbamates

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4039(00)92141-5

The reaction of di(2-pyridyl) carbonate with a variety of alcohols including hindered secondary, tertiary and protected glycols afforded the corresponding mixed carbonate which was efficiently transformed into various carbamates in high yield under mild c