Abstract
Zirconocene dichloride (Cp(2)ZrCl(2)) has been shown to be an effective catalyst for the transamidation of primary amides with amines in cyclohexane at 80 °C in 5-24 hours. For favourable substrates, the reaction can be performed at temperatures as low as 30 °C.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Amides / chemistry*
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Amines / chemistry*
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Carbamates / chemistry
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Catalysis
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Cyclohexanes / chemistry
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Organometallic Compounds / chemistry*
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Temperature
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Zirconium / chemistry*
Substances
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Amides
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Amines
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Carbamates
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Cyclohexanes
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Organometallic Compounds
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Zirconocene dichloride
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Cyclohexane
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Zirconium