A copper-catalyzed one-pot strategy for the synthesis of α-ketoamides from 1-arylethanols
is described. This triple oxidation of 1-arylethanols involves alcohol oxidation,
sp3 C–H oxidation, and oxidative amidation with amines. The protocol is highly efficient,
delivering α-ketoamides in good to excellent yields.
Key words
copper catalyst - one-pot synthesis - oxidative amidation - α-ketoamides - 1-arylethanols