G. Rao, G. C. Reddy
Jan 28, 2008
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Tetrahedron Letters
Abstract
2-(N-Disubstituted amino)ethyltriphenylphosphonium bromides are prepared in quantitative yields with high purity by reacting secondary amines with 2-methoxyethyltriphenylphosphonium bromide under aqueous conditions. The differential reactivity of this reagent offers advantages for the preparation of aminoethyltriphenylphosphonium bromides possessing nucleophiles such as hydroxy groups.