M. S. Nery, R. P. Ribeiro, C. Lopes
2003
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Synthesis
Abstract
A practical method for the conversion of carboxylic acids to the corresponding carboxamides mediated by niobium pentachloride under mild conditions is described. The synthesis of the 4-aryl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline alkaloid structures was accomplished via benzylic lithiation of N-methyl-3,4-dimethoxy-2-(4'-methoxybenzyl)benzamide.