Proton-catalysed isomerization of cumulenic amines
Abstract
Cumulenic amines R1CHC
C
(R3)NR22(R1 and R2
H or alkyl, R3
H or Me) are converted rapidly at 20 °C into enyne amines R1C
C–CH
C(R3)NR22 with methanol or water under neutral conditions.