Reactions of 2-(Tributylstannyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-oxazoline with Organic Halides. Unusual Product from Aroyl Halide

Abstract

Abstract 2-(Tributylstannyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-oxazoline (1) reacted with aroyl chloride smoothly without any palladium catalyst to give the unusual product, bis(N-aroyl-4,4-dimethyl-2-oxazolinylidene) in good yields. The reaction of 1 with other types of halide needed a palladium catalyst, and gave the corresponding 2-substituted-4,4-dimethyl-2-oxazoline in good yields.