Abstract
Isopropyl carbamates derived from benzylamines provide isoindolinones by treatment with phosphorus pentoxide at room temperature. Utility of this Bischler-Napieralski-type cyclization and a new mechanism involving a carbamoyl cation for rationalization of this smooth conversion are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 358-361 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Organic Letters |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2014 Mar 17 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry