One-pot amide synthesis from allyl or benzyl halides and amines by Pd-catalysed carbonylation

Amides can be prepared from allyl or benzyl halides and primary or secondary amines, using Pd(O) catalyst under CO pressure, in a one-pot synthesis. The reaction proceeds through the acyl palladium halide formation which undergoes an acylic nucleophilic substitution from the amine. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.