Substrate-induced DMSO activation and subsequent reaction for rapid construction of substituted pyrimidines†
Abstract
A metal-free direct synthesis of pyrimidines from amidine hydrochlorides, ketones and DMSO through substrate-induced DMSO activation and subsequent reactions has been developed. In this protocol, amidine hydrochlorides were not only used as reactants but also activated DMSO to form a sulfenium ion intermediate which then participated in the reactions.