NHC-catalyzed silylative dehydration of primary amides to nitriles at room temperature†
Abstract
Herein we report an abnormal N-heterocyclic carbene catalyzed dehydration of primary amides in the presence of a silane. This process bypasses the energy demanding 1,2-siloxane elimination step usually required for metal/silane catalyzed reactions. A detailed mechanistic cycle of this process has been proposed based on experimental evidence along with computational study.
 
                




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