| Literature DB >> 14656122 |
Kristy McCamley1, Justin A Ripper, Robert D Singer, Peter J Scammells.
Abstract
A modified Polonovski reaction has been employed to N-demethylate several opiate alkaloids in moderate to high yield. This method provides an alternative to traditional N-demethylation procedures which utilize toxic reagents such as cyanogen bromide or expensive reagents such as vinyl chloroformate. The current synthesis involves N-oxide formation, isolation of the corresponding N-oxide hydrochloride, and an FeSO(4).7H(2)O mediated Polonovski reaction to afford the desired secondary amine.Entities:
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Year: 2003 PMID: 14656122 DOI: 10.1021/jo035243z
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Org Chem ISSN: 0022-3263 Impact factor: 4.354