Abstract
Copper(II)-mediated N-cyclopropylation of pyridinols involving copper(II) acetate, pyridine, and NaHMDS under microwave conditions in a dry air atmosphere is described.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
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Notes
Notes. Reaction conditions: Substrate (1.0 equiv.), cyclopropyl boronic acid (2.0 equiv.), Cu(OAc)2 (1.0 equiv.), pyridine (5.0 equiv.), NaHMDS (1.0 equiv.), dry air, and toluene.