2803-20-5Relevant articles and documents
Formation of o-Allyl- And Allenyl-Modified Amides via Intermolecular Claisen Rearrangement
Niu, Zhi-Jie,Li, Lian-Hua,Li, Xue-Song,Liu, Hong-Chao,Shi, Wei-Yu,Liang, Yong-Min
, p. 1315 - 1320 (2021)
We developed a new transition-metal-free intermolecular Claisen rearrangement process to introduce allyl and allenyl groups into the α position of tertiary amides. In this transformation, amides were activated by trifluoromethanesulfonic anhydride to produce the keteniminium ion intermediates that exhibit strong electrophilic activity. This atom-economical process delivers α position-modified amides under mild conditions in moderate to good yields and showcases a broad substrate compatibility.