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Synlett 1992; 1992(2): 123
DOI: 10.1055/s-1992-21286
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Addition of Silyl Phosphites to α,β-Unsaturated Imines

Kamyar Afarinkia* , John I. G. Cadogan, Charles W. Rees
  • *Department of Chemistry, Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, London SW7 2AY, England
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08 March 2002 (online)

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Diethyl trimethylsilyl phosphite reacts readily with α,β-unsaturated imines to give 1,2-addition products, even in the presence of bulky N-substituents. In the absence of 1- or 4-aryl groups, however, bulky N-substituents do promote 1, 4-addition.

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