A mild, selective copper-catalyzed oxidative phosphonation of α-amino ketones

Org Lett. 2013 Oct 4;15(19):5024-7. doi: 10.1021/ol402355a. Epub 2013 Sep 20.

Abstract

A novel and selective method of simple copper-salt catalyzed phosphonation of α-amino carbonyl compounds to afford imidoylphosphonates is reported. This reaction system has a broad reaction scope. The convenient and environmentally benign process makes this protocol very attractive.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Catalysis
  • Copper
  • Ketones / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Organophosphorus Compounds / chemical synthesis*
  • Organophosphorus Compounds / chemistry
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Ketones
  • Organophosphorus Compounds
  • Copper