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Selective Monomethylation of Amines with Methanol as the C1 Source
Choi, Geunho,Hong, Soon Hyeok
, p. 6166 - 6170 (2018/04/30)
The N-monomethyl functionality is a common motif in a variety of synthetic and natural compounds. However, facile access to such compounds remains a fundamental challenge in organic synthesis owing to selectivity issues caused by overmethylation. To address this issue, we have developed a method for the selective, catalytic monomethylation of various structurally and functionally diverse amines, including typically problematic primary aliphatic amines, using methanol as the methylating agent, which is a sustainable chemical feedstock. Kinetic control of the aliphatic amine monomethylation was achieved by using a readily available ruthenium catalyst at an adequate temperature under hydrogen pressure. Various substrates including bio-related molecules and pharmaceuticals were selectively monomethylated, demonstrating the general utility of the developed method.
Ligand-controlled α- And β-arylation of acyclic N-boc amines
Millet, Anthony,Dailler, David,Larini, Paolo,Baudoin, Olivier
, p. 2678 - 2682 (2014/03/21)
The palladium-catalyzed ligand-controlled arylation of α-zincated acyclic amines, obtained by directed α-lithiation and transmetalation, is described. Whereas PtBu3 gave rise to α-arylated Boc-protected amines, more flexible N-phenylazole-based phosphine ligands induced major β-arylation through migrative cross-coupling. All manner of control: The arylation of α-zincated acyclic Boc-protected amines was selectively performed at the α- or β-position in a ligand-controlled manner. α-Arylation occurs by direct reductive elimination of the α-palladated intermediate whereas β-arylation involves palladium migration along the alkyl chain. Boc=tert-butoxycarbonyl.
