10.1055/s-1986-31696
The research focuses on the utilization of 2-substituted 1,3-benzoxathiolium tetrafluoroborates as efficient acylating agents for N,N-dialkylarylamines in a two-step reaction process. The purpose of this study was to develop a new approach for the acylation of N,N-dialkylarylamines, which typically yields low or moderate ketones when carried out under various conditions with different reagents. The researchers found that the use of these benzoxathiolium derivatives led to high yields (about 90%) of intermediate 2.2-disubstituted 1,3-benzoxathioles, which upon hydrolysis afforded the corresponding ketones in almost quantitative yields. The conclusions drawn from the research highlight the advantages of this new procedure, including mild reaction conditions, selective para-position substitution relative to the dialkylamino group, and the ease of introducing a tertiary acyl group. Key chemicals used in the process include 2-substituted 1,3-benzoxathiolium tetrafluoroborates, N,N-dialkylarylamines, pyridine, acetonitrile, and various substituents such as t-butyl, phenyl, and pentyl groups.