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. 2007 Aug 3;72(16):6298-300.
doi: 10.1021/jo070553t. Epub 2007 Jul 11.

One-step RhCl3-catalyzed deprotection of acyclic N-allyl amides

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One-step RhCl3-catalyzed deprotection of acyclic N-allyl amides

Michael J Zacuto et al. J Org Chem. .

Abstract

A convenient one-step RhCl3-catalyzed deprotection of acyclic N-allyl amides is described. Preliminary mechanistic studies reveal that the key to the success of the one-step deprotection process is the dual function of RhCl3 in alcohol solvents. Reaction of RhCl3 with n-PrOH not only provides an active rhodium hydride species to catalyze isomerization of N-allyl amides to corresponding enamides but also generates a crucial catalytic amount of HCl to convert the enamides to deallylated amides through N,O-acetal exchange.

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