Abstract
The ionic liquid, butylmethylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate ([Bmim][BF4]), was found to be superior to classical organic solvents for the metal catalyzed regio- and stereoselective aminohalogenation of cinnamic esters. The aminohalogenation reaction of cinnamic esters with p-TsNCl 2 proceeded at a faster rate (within 12 h) in the presence of a reduced amount of catalyst (CuOTf, 6.0 mol %). Good yields (76-82%) and excellent regio- and stereoselectivity (one isomer) were achieved for eight examples.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 7209-7212 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Tetrahedron Letters |
Volume | 45 |
Issue number | 39 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 20 2004 |
Keywords
- Aminohalogenation
- Cinnamates
- Copper(I)triflate
- Ionic liquid