A metal-free synthesis of C2-functionalized pyrimidines via the reaction of pyrimidin-2-yl
phosphates with amines and thiophenols in PEG-400 has been developed. The desired
products can be generated in good to excellent yields in the environmentally friendly
PEG-400, without any catalysts or other additives.
Key words
C2-functionalized pyrimidines - pyrimidin-2-yl phosphates - amines - thiophenols -
cross-coupling - metal-free