Efficient Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of N-(tert-Butylsulfinyl)imines Cata­lyzed by Amberlist-15

Abstract

A general and efficient methodology is reported for the synthesis of N-(tert-butylsulfinyl)imines by using the heterogeneous catalyst amberlist-15, under microwave irradiation. Amberlist-15 is easy to handle, safe to use and quickly separable from the reaction mixture. This method offers a number of advantages including operational simplicity, inexpensive catalyst, high yield of products, and broad substrate scope.

Key words

imines - building blocks - microwave - heterogeneous catalyst - aldehydes

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