Synthesis 2007(12): 1823-1826  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-983720
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A Highly Efficient and Useful Synthetic Protocol for the Synthesis of Bis[aryl(diethoxyphosphoryl)methyl]amines from Aromatic Aldehydes Using Acetyl Chloride as an Efficient Catalyst

Babak Kaboudin*, Ehsan Jafari
Department of Chemistry, Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS), Gava Zang, Zanjan 45195-1159, Iran
Fax: +98(241)4249023; e-Mail: kaboudin@iasbs.ac.ir;
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Received 6 March 2007
Publication Date:
08 June 2007 (online)

Abstract

A highly efficient and useful method for the synthesis of bis[aryl(diethoxyphosphoryl)methyl]amines has been developed. The treatment of aromatic aldehydes with ammonia followed by reaction with diethyl phosphite in the presence of acetyl chloride as catalyst gives bis[aryl(diethoxyphosphoryl)methyl]amines. This method is easy, rapid, and a high yielding method for the synthesis of bis[aryl(diethoxyphosphoryl)methyl]amines with good diastereo­selection from simple starting materials.