Efficient one-pot synthesis of N-substituted phthalimides/naphthalimides from azides and anhydrides by iodotrimethylsilane

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4039(98)01937-6

N-Substituted phthalimides and naphthalimides have been obtained in good to excellent yields, employing chlorotrimethylsilane and sodium iodide (in situ generation of iodotrimethylsilane) from corresponding azides and anhydrides under mild conditions.