Preparation of pyrazine carboxamides: A reaction involving N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) intermediates

Rajasekhar Reddy Naredla, Barada P. Dash, Douglas A. Klumpp

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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 languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)4806-4809
Number of pages4
JournalOrganic Letters
Volume15
Issue number18
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 20 2013

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