Abstract
A synthetically practical transition metal/catalyst/halogen-free dehydrogenative coupling of aldehydes with N-hydroxyimides promoted solely by tert-butyl nitrite under mild conditions was developed. tert-Butyl nitrite generates two radicals (tBuO and NO) and thus works as a twofold hydrogen abstractor. A diverse array of N-hydroxyimide esters were prepared from either aliphatic or aromatic aldehydes. Benzoyl-substituted aldehydes such as 2-oxo-2-phenylacetaldehyde are also suitable.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 9360-9364 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Organic Letters |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 24 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 17 Dec 2021 |