Abstract

The base catalyzed N-alkylation of a series of primary and secondary enaminones has been examined in detail. The enaminone anion was found to be a weak nucleophile. Best results were obtained in tetrahydrofuran or dioxane with sodium hydride and an alkyl iodide.

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