Indium - Copper-mediated barbier - Grignard-type alkylation reaction of imines in aqueous media

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Abstract

An efficient system of In/Cul/InCl3 was developed for Barbier-Grignard-type alkylation reactions of simple imines, using a one-pot condensation of various aldehydes, amines (including aliphatic and chiral version), and alkyl iodides in water or aqueous media. The reactions proceeded efficiently at room temperature to give the desired products in moderate to good yields. Good diastereoselectivities were obtained when using L-valine methyl ester as substrate.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5413-5416
Number of pages4
JournalOrganic Letters
Volume9
Issue number26
DOIs
StatePublished - 20 Dec 2007
Externally publishedYes

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