Abstract The TBHP-promoted selective radical addition of tetrahydrofuran to imines resulting in β-amino ethers has been developed. The presented radical method of β-amino ether synthesis is based on initiation by… Click to show full abstract
Abstract The TBHP-promoted selective radical addition of tetrahydrofuran to imines resulting in β-amino ethers has been developed. The presented radical method of β-amino ether synthesis is based on initiation by available TBHP and does not require metal catalysis or light irradiation. Variety of β-amino ethers are formed in good to excellent yields, despite the possible side oxidation pathways: ether α-oxidation, the transformation of starting imines into amides, target β-amino ethers dehydrogenation.
               
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