The Stereochemistry of Organometallic Compounds. XLIII. Rhodium-Catalysed Reactions of 2-(Alkenyloxy)benzylamines and 2-(N-Allyl-N-benzylamino)benzylamine

Abstract

Reactions of 2-( allyloxy ) benzylamines with H₂/CO in the presence of rhodium catalysts give 1,3-benzoxazines, and 2-(N- allyl-N-benzylamino ) benzylamine gives a quinazoline . These reactions have been shown to involve allylic cleavage followed by regioselective carbonylation at the internal carbon atom as demonstrated by crossover experiments. Reactions of longer chain ( alkenyloxy ) benzylamines under similar conditions give polymeric material.