A mild and efficient method for the synthesis of vinylogous carbamates from alkyl azides

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/j.tetlet.2004.12.047

A mild and efficient one-pot method for the synthesis of vinylogous carbamates is reported starting from alkyl azides under a hydrogen atmosphere using 10% Pd/C. The resulting products are useful intermediates for the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds, natural products, and in peptidomimetics.