The reactions of organoboranes with N-chloro-N-sodiocarbamates: A novel synthesis of N-alkylcarbamates

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4039(00)98045-6

Trialkylboranes react with N-chloro-N-sodiocarbamates to form N-alkylcarbamates in yields ranging from 50-88%. The reaction is best carried out without intermediate isolation of the N-chlorocarbamate salt. Only one of the alkyl groups of the trialkylborane is utilized.