Journal of Chemistry

Polyvinylpolypyrrolidone-supported boron trifluoride; highly efficient catalyst for the synthesis of N-tert-butyl amides

M Mokhtary, F Najafizadeh

Index: Mokhtary, Masoud; Najafizadeh, Faranak E-Journal of Chemistry, 2012 , vol. 9, # 2 p. 576 - 582

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Abstract

Highly efficient method for the preparation of N-tert-butyl amides by reaction of nitriles with tert-butyl acetate is described using polyvinylpolypyrrolidone-supported boron trifluoride (PVPP-BF3) at 70° C in good to excellent yields. Selective amidation of benzonitrile in the presence of acetonitrile was also achieved. polyvinylpolypyrrolidone-boron trifluoride complex shows non-corrosive and stable solid catalyst elevated Lewis acid property.