Abstract
Equation presented. Schiff bases of aromatic aldehydes and anilines that fail to react with triethylaluminum are smoothly alkylated at room temperature in the presence of lanthanide catalysts. The alkylation takes place selectively at the vinylic carbon atom.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1995-1997 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Organic Letters |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 10 Jun 2004 |