Copper-catalyzed coupling of anthranils and α-keto acids: direct synthesis of α-ketoamides†
Abstract
Copper-catalyzed coupling of α-keto acids with anthranils is reported for the synthesis of α-ketoamides. This process involves N–O/C–O bond cleavages and C–N bond formation. Furthermore, the decarboxylation of α-keto acids can be successfully suppressed under redox-neutral conditions.
- This article is part of the themed collection: Synthetic methodology in OBC