Abstract
The deprotection of N-benzylamides can be achieved under neutral conditions by reaction with N-bromosuccinimide in boiling chlorobenzene or ethyl acetate. Good to excellent yields are obtained using either acyclic or cyclic amides. (C) 1997 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 331-332 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Tetrahedron Letters |
Volume | 39 |
Issue number | 3-4 |
Publication status | Published - 15 Jan 1998 |