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Synlett 1999; 1999(S1): 945-947
DOI: 10.1055/s-1999-3085
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A Novel Procedure for the Formation of Isatins via Carbonylation of Lithiated N′-Aryl-N,N-dimethylureas

Keith Smith* , Gamal A. El-Hiti, Anthony C. Hawes
  • *Department of Chemistry, University of Wales Swansea, Swansea, SA2 8PP, UK; Tel +44(17 92)29 52 66; Fax +44(17 92)29 52 61; E-mail: K.Smith@swansea.ac.uk
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31 December 1999 (online)

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Isatin and substituted isatins can be formed in very good yields from the appropriate N′-(2-bromoaryl)-N,N-dimethylureas via bromine-lithium exchange followed by treatment with carbon monoxide.

carbonylation - isatins - lithiation - ureas - organolithiums