Catalytic C-amidoalkylations: synthesis of β-amido aldehydes by three-component condensations

Abstract

Primary amides condense with aliphatic aldehydes (2 equiv.) in the presence of trifluoromethanesulfonic acid to give β-amido aldehydes.

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