Microwave-assisted synthesis of Weinreb and MAP aryl amides via Pd-catalyzed Heck aminocarbonylation using Mo(CO)6 or W(CO)6.

Abstract

A simple and expedient process for the Heck aminocarbonylative synthesis of Weinreb and MAP amide acylating agents, from aryl halides, is reported. This methodology utilizes solid sources of CO making it readily accessible to chemists working in small-scale laboratory applications.