An Efficient Synthesis of Enamides from Ketones

Hang Zhao, Charles P. Vandenbossche, Stefan G. Koenig, Surendra P. Singh,* and Roger P. Bakale
Chemical Process Research and Development, Sepracor Inc., 84 Waterford Drive, Marlborough, Massachusetts 01752
Org. Lett., 2008, 10 (3), pp 505–507
DOI: 10.1021/ol7028788
Publication Date (Web): January 1, 2008
Copyright © 2008 American Chemical Society

Abstract

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A new synthesis of enamides from ketones is disclosed that involves a phosphine-mediated reductive acylation of oximes. The resulting enamides are isolated in good yields (up to 89%) and excellent purity, permitting a subsequent hydrogenation to access enantiopure acetamides at catalyst loadings practical for large-scale applications.

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  • Published In Issue February 07, 2008
  • Received November 29, 2007

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