Synthesis of Carbamoylacetates from α-Iodoacetate, CO, and Amines under Pd/Light Combined Conditions

Abstract

We developed a novel synthetic method of carbamoylacetates from α-iodoacetate, carbon monoxide, and amines under photoirradiation conditions in the presence of a Pd catalyst. This reaction likely proceeds via interplay of radical and organopalladium species.

Key words

radical reaction - carbonylation - carbamoylacetates - palladium - photo reaction

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