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RESEARCH ARTICLE

An Efficient Microwave Method for the Synthesis of Imines

Emily C. Border A , Victoria L. Blair A and Philip C. Andrews A B
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A School of Chemistry, Monash University, Clayton, Vic. 3800, Australia.

B Corresponding author. Email: phil.andrews@monash.edu

Australian Journal of Chemistry 68(5) 844-848 https://doi.org/10.1071/CH14659
Submitted: 14 November 2014  Accepted: 12 January 2015   Published: 4 March 2015

Abstract

A large variety of aryl and heterocyclic chiral and achiral imines can be generated simply, efficiently, and cleanly through the use of microwave irradiation and the use of a small amount of molecular sieve. Reactions are rapid and complete in a matter of minutes, and can be quantitative, reducing significantly the time and amount of solvents used in compound isolation and purification.


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