Synthesis of methylenebisamides using CC- or DCMT-activated DMSO
2008

Synthesis of Methylenebisamides Using DMSO

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Wang Qiang, Sun Lili, Jiang Yu, Li Chunbao

Primary Institution: Tianjin University

Hypothesis

The study investigates the use of new electrophiles to activate DMSO for the synthesis of methylenebisamides from amides.

Conclusion

The developed method allows for the efficient production of methylenebisamides with good yields using CC- or DCMT-activated DMSO.

Supporting Evidence

  • The study found that using CC or DCMT as activators improved the yields of methylenebisamides.
  • The method is operationally simple and uses inexpensive reagents.
  • The reaction conditions were optimized for various substrates to enhance yields.

Takeaway

This study shows a new way to make a special type of chemical compound called methylenebisamides using simple and cheap ingredients.

Methodology

The reactions of amides with DMSO activated by CC or DCMT were optimized for various substrates to produce methylenebisamides.

Limitations

The method was not efficient for aliphatic amides, which produced considerable by-products.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.3762/bjoc.4.51

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