Synthesis 2009(8): 1291-1296  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1088036
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The Use of N,N-Dialkyltrimethylsilylamines in the Synthesis of Pentamethinium Salts

Marek Kořínek, Markéta Rybáčková, Stanislav Böhm*
Department of Organic Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague, Technická 5, 166 28 Prague 6, Czech Republic
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Received 9 September 2008
Publication Date:
25 March 2009 (online)

Abstract

N,N-Dialkyltrimethylsilylamines were used for the synthesis of a series of pentamethinium salts starting from 2,6-disubstituted or 2,4,6-trisubstituted pyrylium salts, N-substituted 5-aminopenta-2,4-dienals or N-substituted 5-aminopenta-2,4-dien-1-ones. The reactions proceed smoothly under mild conditions, furnishing the desired products in good yields.