Organic Letters · 2014 · 160 citations · 55 references
Natural SciencesChemical EngineeringChemistryCatalysisOrganic ChemistryReaction EngineeringCatalyst DesignCatalyst PreparationCatalyst SynthesisCatalytic MaterialsLanthanide ChemistryOrganic SynthesisAmide Bond FormationCatalyst MechanismsEster-to-amide ConversionLanthanide CatalysisLanthanide ComplexesLanthanide HalidesLanthanide ReactivityMild Reaction Conditions
Lanthanum trifluoromethanesulfonate is an effective single-component catalyst for synthesizing a variety of amides directly from esters and amines under mild conditions. Highly selective amidation of esters and amines, as well as catalyst-controlled amidation of esters, demonstrated the effectiveness of the catalyst system.
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