One-Pot Approach for C-C Bond Formation through Ruthenium-Amido Complex Catalyzed Tandem Aldol Reaction/Hydrogenation

Abstract

A one-pot novel and efficient approach was developed for the α-alkylation of various nitriles with carbonyl compounds using ruthenium-amido complex catalyst 1. The C-C bond was formed through aldol reaction followed by hydrogenation with triethylamine-formic acid (TEAF) and 1. Moderate to high yields were obtained, and a variety of functional groups were tolerated, including nitro and chloro groups, and a furan ring.

Key words

ruthenium-amido complex - tandem reaction - aldol reaction - hydrogenation - C-C bond

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