THE REACTION OF AZIDOFORMATES WITH ALLYL ETHERS IN THE PRESENCE OF TRANSITION METAL COMPLEXES

Abstract

Abstract Palladium complex catalyzed reaction of azidoformates with allyl ethers afforded N-carboalkoxyimines III as major products, contrasting with the corresponding photo-induced and thermal reactions. Formation of III is thought to involve α-C–H insertion of carboalkoxy nitrene as a primary step.