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Synfacts 2010(5): 0586-0586
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1219660
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1219660
Metal-Mediated Synthesis
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Iridium-Catalyzed Amine Alkylation with Alcohols in Water
O. Saidi, A. J. Blacker, M. M. Farah, S. P. Marsden, J. M. J. Williams*
University of Bath and University of Leeds, UK
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Publication History
Publication Date:
22 April 2010 (online)
Significance
An iridium catalyst is shown to be efficient for the direct alkylation of amines with alcohols in water in the absence of a base or any other additives. This reaction represents a convenient alternative for the conventional alkylation process which requires intermediate preparation of activated esters or halides from the alcohols.