Issue 13, 1975

A simple synthesis of enamides from ketoximes

Abstract

Ketoximes are converted into enimides [as (III)] in excellent yield by refluxing acetic anhydride in pyridine. Use of alumina chromatography during work-up affords the corresponding enamides [as (II)]. The latter are also prepared by reducing oxime acetates in the presence of acetic anhydride with reagents such as chromium(II). The generality of these reactions is established. Enamides show limited chemical reactivity in comparison with enamines. A particular exception is their efficient α-acetoxylation by reagents such as lead tetra-acetate. Attention is directed to the preparation and use of titanium(III) acetate.

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J. Chem. Soc., Perkin Trans. 1, 1975, 1237-1241

A simple synthesis of enamides from ketoximes

R. B. Boar, J. F. McGhie, M. Robinson, D. H. R. Barton, D. C. Horwell and R. V. Stick, J. Chem. Soc., Perkin Trans. 1, 1975, 1237 DOI: 10.1039/P19750001237

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