Hydrosilane-Assisted Synthesis of Urea Derivatives from CO2 and Amines

J Org Chem. 2020 Oct 16;85(20):13347-13353. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.0c02032. Epub 2020 Sep 30.

Abstract

A methodology employing CO2, amines, and phenylsilane was discussed to access aryl- or alkyl-substituted urea derivatives. This procedure was characterized by adopting hydrosilane to promote the formation of ureas directly, without the need to prepare silylamines in advance. Control reactions suggested that FeCl3 was a favorable additive for the generation of ureas, and this 1,5,7-triazabicyclo[4.4.0]dec-5-ene-catalyzed reaction might proceed through nucleophilic addition, silicon migration, and the subsequent formal substitution of silylcarbamate.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't