The direct condensation of amines with b-ketoesters to produce functional enamine derivatives has been investigated with iron Lewis acid catalysts. FeCl 3 $6H 2 O shows good catalytic activity and makes possible the chemo-and stereoselective formations of (Z)-enamine derivatives from aliphatic and aromatic primary amines under mild conditions.
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