3-dimesitylimidazole-2-ylidenes the novel [RhCl(cod)(carbene)] complexes 1-5 have been synthesized, characterized, and tested in the hydroaminomethylation of aromatic olefins. The influence of different ligands and reaction parameters on the catalytic activity was investigated in detail applying 1,1-diphenylethylene and piperidine as a model system. The scope and limitations of the novel catalysts is shown in the
An efficient and regioselective ruthenium-catalyzed hydroaminomethlyation of olefins is reported. Key to success is the use of specific 2-phosphino-substituted imidazole ligands and triruthenium dodecacarbonyl as catalyst. Both industrially important aliphatic as well as various functionalized olefins react with primary and secondary amines to give the corresponding secondary and tertiary amines generally in high yields (up to 96%) and excellent regioselectivities (n/iso up to 99:1).
Cascade Synthesis of Fenpiprane and Related Pharmaceuticals via Rhodium-Catalyzed Hydroaminomethylation
A novel rhodium catalytic system with Naphos as ligand was developed for an efficient hydroaminomethylation of 1,1-diphenylethene under relatively mild conditions. This will allow for an atom-economic and environmentally benign synthesis of fenpiprane and related pharmaceuticals.
Hydroaminomethylation of olefins using a rhodium carbene catalyst
Hydroaminomethylation of terminal as well as internal aliphatic and aromatic olefins with various amines is described in the presence of [Rh(cod)(Imes)Cl] as a catalyst. In general good to excellent yields and high chemo selectivity were obtained in THF at 85-105degreesC using 0.1 mol% of catalyst. (C) 2003 Published by Elsevier Science Ltd.
Amines Made Easily: A Highly Selective Hydroaminomethylation of Olefins
A highly chemo- and regioselective hydroaminomethylation of simple as well as functionalized alpha-olefins using a cationic rhodium precatalyst together with Xantphos as ligand is reported. Studies of the influence of ligands and reaction conditions led to an unprecedented selective hydroaminomethylation procedure. The novel procedure constitutes an economically attractive and environmentally favorable synthesis of secondary and tertiary aliphatic amines.