Catalytic alkylation reactions of weakly acidic carbonyl and related compounds using alkenes as electrophiles

Org Biomol Chem. 2018 Aug 22;16(33):5969-5972. doi: 10.1039/c8ob00941d.

Abstract

Catalytic alkylation reactions of weakly acidic carbonyl and related pronucleophiles such as amides, esters, and sulfonamides with substituted alkenes have been reported. In the presence of a strong Brønsted base catalyst system, potassium hexamethyldisilazide and 18-crown-6 ether, the desired reactions proceeded in high yields at ambient temperature with a wide substrate scope. These are atom-economical catalytic alkylation reactions of carbonyl and related compounds.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't