Abstract
The ring expansions of N-methyl nitrones formed from cyclic conjugated ketones have been investigated. Low yields of cyclic amides were obtained. In general, the best conditions for the rearrangement involved using p-toluenesulfonyl chloride and polyphosphoric acid in tetrahydrofuran. The parent ketone and, in some cases, an N-aryl sulfonamide were also obtained; mechanisms for their formation are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 381-387 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Australian Journal of Chemistry |
Volume | 37 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1984 |
Externally published | Yes |