Microwave-induced One-pot Synthesis of N-carboxyalkyl Maleimides and Phthalimides†

Abstract

Maleic and phthalic anhydride condenses with amino acids and alkylamines under microwave irradiation to afford N-substituted maleimides and phthalimides in excellent yields.

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