Indium (Zinc)-copper-mediated barbier-type alkylation reaction of nitrones in water: Synthesis of amines and hydroxylamines

Yong Sheng Yang*, Zhi Liang Shen, Teck Peng Loh

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Abstract

An efficient method for the Barbier-type alkylation reaction of various nitrones (including chiral version) and alkyl halides in water is described. The amines and hydroxylamines can be obtained in good yields, depending on the judicious choice of the metal complexes used.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1209-1212
Number of pages4
JournalOrganic Letters
Volume11
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 19 2009
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry

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