Mild and efficient one-pot synthesis of chiral beta-chalcogen amides via 2-oxazoline ring-opening reaction mediated by indium metal

A simple and efficient procedure for the synthesis of beta-seleno and beta-thio amides via the ring-opening reaction of chiral 2-oxazolines in the presence of indium metal has been developed. Features of this method include the following: (i) easily and accessible starting materials; (ii) indium metal is more stable and less expensive then its respective salts; (iii) useful to excellent yields of beta-chalcogen amides derivatives. (C) 2008 Elsevier B. V. All rights reserved.

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