Synlett 2005(3): 506-510  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-862359
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The Selective C-3 Opening of Aromatic 2,3-Epoxy Alcohols/Epoxides with Aromatic Amines Catalysed by β-Cyclodextrin in Water [1]

K. Surendra, N. Srilakshmi Krishnaveni, K. Rama Rao*
Organic Chemistry Division-I, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad-500 007, India
e-Mail: drkrrao@yahoo.com;
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Publication History

Received 26 August 2004
Publication Date:
04 February 2005 (online)

Abstract

A simple and mild procedure has been developed for the first time for the C-3 selective ring-opening of aromatic 2,3-epoxy alcohols/epoxides with aromatic amines catalysed by β-cyclodextrin in water at room temperature to afford the corresponding β-aminoalcohols in excellent yields with high regioselectivity.

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IICT Communication no. 041209.

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IICT Communication no. 041209.