Abstract
In the reactions of 2,3-pyrazinedicarboxylic anhydride with amines and anilines, pyrazine carboxamides are formed in good to excellent yields. A mechanism is proposed involving ring opening of the anhydride and decarboxylation of the heterocyclic ring. Based on other similar heterocyclic decarboxylations, this suggests the involvement of an N-heterocyclic carbene intermediate leading to the product.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 4806-4809 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Organic Letters |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 18 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 20 2013 |