Trimethylsilyl Bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)amide as an Effective Catalyst for the Friedel-Crafts Alkylation Reaction

Abstract

Trimethylsilyl bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)amide is shown to be an effective catalyst not only for the Friedel-Crafts alkylation of an aromatic compound but also for allylation or bis-allylation of carbonyl derivatives.