Synlett 2018; 29(08): 1033-1036
DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1591765
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Ruthenium-Catalyzed Ortho C(sp2)–H Amidation of Benzaldehydes with Organic Azides

Omer K. Rasheed*
a   School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Life Sciences, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, P. R. of China
b   School of Chemistry, University of Montana, Missoula, MT 59812, USA   Email: Omer.rasheed@mso.umt.edu
› Author Affiliations
O.K.R. thanks the Wuhan University of Technology for financial support. Also, O.K.R. thanks the University of Montana for support.
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Publication History

Received: 20 November 2017

Accepted after revision: 29 January 2018

Publication Date:
16 February 2018 (online)


Abstract

A ruthenium-catalyzed functionalization of benzaldehyde substrate with organic azides promoted by various transient directing groups has been developed. In this approach, C–H amination is achieved via a transient aldimine intermediate in good to excellent yields.

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