Synfacts 2007(7): 0748-0748  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-968642
Metal-Mediated Synthesis
© Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart · New York

Chemoselective Synthesis of Carbamates and Ureas via Zr(IV)-Catalysis

Contributor(s): Paul Knochel, Tobias Thaler
C. Han, Jr. J. A. Porco,*
Boston University, USA
Further Information

Publication History

Publication Date:
22 June 2007 (online)

Significance

This article introduces a useful chemoselective way for the synthesis of carba­mates and ureas. The application of toxic phosgene and its derivatives can hereby be avoided.