Synthesis 2007(8): 1272-1278  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-965941
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Preparation of Tertiary Amines via the Oxidative Coupling of Polyfunctional Aryl and Heteroaryl Amidocuprates

Marcel Kienle, Srinivas Reddy Dubbaka, Vicente del Amo, Paul Knochel*
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Department Chemie und Biochemie, Butenandtstraße 5-13, Haus F, 81377 München, Germany
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Publication History

Received 11 December 2006
Publication Date:
20 February 2007 (online)

Abstract

Highly functionalized tertiary amines can be prepared by the oxidative coupling of polyfunctional lithium amidocuprates using chloranil as an oxidant. A high functional group tolerance and insensibility to steric hindrance characterize this general amination reaction. Herein, we report a practical procedure for the preparation of aryl and heteroaryl tertiary amines.