Synlett 1998; 1998(3): 273-274
DOI: 10.1055/s-1998-1650
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Three-Component Synthesis of Homoallylamines by Scandium(III) Triflate-Mediated Allylation with Allylgermane: A Highly Imine Selective Allylation Reaction

Takahiko Akiyama* , Junko Iwai
  • *Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Gakushuin University, 1-5-1, Mejiro, Toshima, Tokyo 171-8588, Japan; E-mail: takahiko.akiyama@gakushuin.ac.jp
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Publication Date:
31 December 2000 (online)

Investigated is a three-component synthesis of homoallylamines by scandium(III) triflate catalyzed allylation of imines, generated in situ from aldehyde and amine, with allyltriethylgermane. Imines were allylated exclusively in the presence of aldehydes.