N,N'-Dimethoxy-N,N'-dimethylethanediamide: A useful α-oxo-N-methoxy-N-methylamide and 1,2-diketone synthon

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/0040-4039(92)88108-H

N,N'-Dimethoxy-N,N'-dimethylethanediamide on treatment with one to two equivalents of alkyl, aryl, and benzyl Grignard reagents provide α-oxo-N-methoxy-N-methylamides in good to excellent yields and on reaction with excess aryllithiums furnish moderate to good yields of symmetrical 1,2-diarylketones.