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The application of derivatives of the easily decomposing weak bases formamide, semicarbazide, urea, or formamidine in the synthesis of β-aminoenones is described. These compounds readily undergo transamination with strong bases, thus opening the way to various heterocyclic compounds.
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Received July 16, 2001. Accepted (revised) September 17, 2001
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Ostrowska, K. The Synthetic Utility of Amide and Amidine Derivatives Containing Polycarbonyl Moieties in the Synthesis of β-Aminoenones. Monatshefte fuer Chemie 133, 249–254 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1007/s007060200002
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s007060200002