An Efficient Synthesis of [(Tosylamino)alkyl]naphthalenols by Nucleophilic Addition of Naphthalen‐2‐ol with N‐Tosyl Imines Using Boron Trifluoride Etherate as Catalyst

Abstract

[(Tosylamino)alkyl]naphthalenols have efficiently been synthesized by nucleophilic addition of naphthalen-2-ol with N-tosyl imines (derived from both aromatic and aliphatic aldehydes) in the presence of BF 3 · OEt 2 as a catalyst at room temperature. The products are formed within 5 -9 h in high yields (72 -91%).