Highly efficient and facile synthesis of β-enaminones catalyzed by diphenylammonium triflate

Abstract

The catalytic performance of diphenylammonium triflates as an organocatalyst in the synthesis of β-enaminones from various substituted β-diketones and amides (or amines) were evaluated. A wide range of β-enaminones were efficiently synthesized in good to excellent yields under mild reaction conditions. Applying diphenylammonium triflate (DPAT) as catalyst makes this protocol cost-effective, low corrosive and easy to handle.