A novel oxidative procedure for the synthesis of benzamides from styrenes and amines under metal-free conditions

Muhammad Sharif, Jin Long Gong, Peter Langer, Matthias Beller, Xiao Feng Wu*

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Abstract

An interesting procedure for the oxidative synthesis of amides from styrenes and amines has been developed. Various primary amides were formed in moderate yields (25-81%). Secondary amides can be produced in moderate yields as well (41-68%). Notably, no transition metal catalyst was needed for this transformation. This is the first example of oxidative transformation of styrenes to benzamides.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4747-4750
Number of pages4
JournalChemical Communications
Volume50
Issue number36
DOIs
StatePublished - 8 Apr 2014
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • General Chemistry
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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