Directed Amination of Aryl Methyl Ethers Mediated by Ti(NMe2)4 at Room Temperature

Org Lett. 2015 Jul 17;17(14):3406-9. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.5b01229. Epub 2015 Jun 30.

Abstract

An efficient C-O amination of aryl methyl ethers has been achieved. This transformation proceeds via imine-directed Ti(IV)-mediated cross-coupling reactions between aryl methyl ethers and Ti(NR2)4 at room temperature, straightforwardly leading to a series of arylamines. This protocol features a wide substrate scope, exclusive regioselectivity, and mild reaction conditions.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Amination
  • Coordination Complexes / chemistry*
  • Imines / chemistry*
  • Methyl Ethers / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Temperature
  • Titanium / chemistry*

Substances

  • Coordination Complexes
  • Imines
  • Methyl Ethers
  • Titanium