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Synthesis 2000; 2000(1): 78-80
DOI: 10.1055/s-2000-6235
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Diisopropoxyaluminium Trifluoroacetate: A New Promoter for Aminolysis of Epoxides

Sriram Rampalli* , Sachin S. Chaudhari, Krishnacharya G. Akamanchi
  • *Pharmaceuticals and Fine Chemicals Division, Department of Chemical Technology, University of Mumbai, Matunga, Mumbai-400 019, India; Fax +91 (22) 4 14 56 14; E-mail: kga@pharma.udct.ernet.in
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31 December 2000 (online)

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Aminolysis of symmetrical as well as unsymmetrical epoxides using various amines in the presence of diisopropoxyaluminium trifluoroacetate (DIPAT) as a new promoter gave 1,2-amino alcohols in excellent yields at room temperature with good to excellent selectivities.

diisopropoxyaluminium trifluoroacetate - Lewis acid - epoxides - 1,2-amino alcohols