Copper-Catalyzed Direct Synthesis of Benzamides from Alcohols and Amines
Résumé
Ready, steady, copper! The efficient copper-catalyzed formation of amides, from benzylic alcohols and hydrochloride salts of primary- and secondary amines, uses cheap and readily available copper oxide, as well as tert-butylhydroperoxide (TBHP) as an oxidant.