An Efficient Synthesis of [(Tosylamino)alkyl]naphthalenols by Nucleophilic Addition of Naphthalen-2-ol with N-Tosyl Imines Using Boron Trifluoride Etherate as Catalyst
[(Tosylamino)alkyl]naphthalenols have efficiently been synthesized by nucleophilic addition of naphthalen‐2‐ol with N‐tosyl imines (derived from both aromatic and aliphatic aldehydes) in the presence of BF3⋅OEt2 as a catalyst at room temperature. The products are formed within 5–9 h in high yields (72–91%).