Indium-catalyzed reaction for the synthesis of carbamates and carbonates: selective protection of amino groups

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/j.tetlet.2009.03.143

We developed a simple, efficient, and selective method for preparing organic carbamates and carbonates using a catalytic amount of indium. A wide range of carbamates and carbonates were synthesized in high yields. The method is also applicable to the selective protection of amino groups under mild conditions.