A Convenient One-Flask Preparation of Di-t-butyl Iminodicarbonate: A Versatile Gabriel Reagent

Article abstract of DOI:10.1055/s-1987-27914

An improved synthesis of di-t-butyl iminodicarbonate from formamide and di-t-butyl dicarbonate with dimethylaminopyridine as a catalyst followed by aminolytic removal of the formyl group is described as well as a few applications related to the synthesis of primary amines.