Type: Article

Ammonium decatungstocerate (IV): An efficient catalyst for ring opening of epoxides with aromatic amines

Journal: Catalysis Letters (1572879X)Year: May 2005Volume: 101Issue: Pages: 93 - 97

Mirkhani V.^aTangestaninejad S.^aYadollahi B.^a Alipanah L.

a :University of Isfahan - IRAN(IR) - Isfahan

DOI:10.1007/s10562-004-3755-8Language: English

Abstract

A mild, convenient and efficient ring opening of oxiranes with aromatic amines was catalyzed by ammonium decatungstocerate (IV) in acetonitrile. The reaction afforded the corresponding products in 92-100% yields. The catalyst was reused for several times with consistent activity. Equation presented. © Springer Science+Business Media, Inc. 2005.