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Synlett 1999; 1999(2): 243-245
DOI: 10.1055/s-1999-2579
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Catalytic Alkylation of Aromatic Amines with Styrene in the Presence of Cationic Rhodium Complexes and Acid

Matthias Beller* , Oliver R. Thiel, Harald Trauthwein
  • *Institut für Organische Katalyseforschung an der Universität Rostock e.V., Buchbinderstraße 5-6, D-18055 Rostock, Germany; Tel. +49-3 81 46 69 30; Fax +49-38 14 66 93 24; E-mail: matthias.beller@ifok.uni-rostock.de
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31 December 1999 (online)

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The first transition metal-catalyzed Friedel-Crafts alkylation of aromatic amines with styrene is reported. ortho-Alkylation of anilines occurs using catalytic amounts of [Rh(cod)2]BF4/4 PPh3 and HBF4.

catalysis - alkylation - amination - rhodium - Friedel-Crafts alkylation