Selective cleavage of N-benzyl-protected secondary amines by triphosgene.
A series of competition experiments has revealed that selective cleavage of N-benzyl-protected secondary amines can be achieved with triphosgene, thereby providing a useful range of carbamoyl chlorides.
Banwell
Martin G
MG
Research School of Chemistry, Institute of Advanced Studies, The Australian National University, Canberra ACT 0200, Australia. mgb@rsc.anu.edu.au
Coster
Mark J
MJ
Harvey
Michael J
MJ
Moraes
John
J