Synthesis 1989; 1989(10): 753-755
DOI: 10.1055/s-1989-27383
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A 4-Dimethylaminopyridine-Catalyzed Aminolysis of ß-Ketoesters. Formation of ß-Ketoamides

Janine Cossy* , Annie Thellend
  • *Laboratoire de Photochimie, associé au CNRS no 459, UFR Sciences, B.P. 347, F-51062 Reims Cédex, France
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Publication Date:
02 May 2002 (online)

Alkyl 3-oxoalkanoates (ß-ketoesters) react with amines in the presence of a catalytic amount of 4-dimethylaminopyridine (DMAP) under mild conditions to form 3-oxoalkanamides (ß-ketoamides) in good yields.

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