Synlett 2008(16): 2529-2531  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1078218
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A Mild and Clean Method for Oxidative Formation of Amides from Aldehydes and Amines

Chen Fang, Weixing Qian*, Weiliang Bao*
Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Xi Xi Campus, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310028, P. R. of China
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Received 16 April 2008
Publication Date:
22 August 2008 (online)

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Abstract

A metal-free direct oxidative formation of amides from aldehydes and amines using a hypervalent iodine(III) reagent or an ion-supported hypervalent iodine(III) reagent as a recyclable oxidant under mild conditions is reported.