Tetrahedron Letters

A new method for the synthesis of amides from imines

M Ghaffarzadeh, SS Joghan, F Faraji

Index: Ghaffarzadeh, Mohammad; Joghan, Somaye Shahrivari; Faraji, Fereshteh Tetrahedron Letters, 2012 , vol. 53, # 2 p. 203 - 206

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Abstract

An efficient and straightforward method for the synthesis of amides by the reaction of imines and anhydrides in the presence of Et3SiH/Zn is reported. Mild reaction conditions, good yields of products, short reaction times, and operational simplicity are advantages of this procedure.