Two-step synthesis of di- and tristannylarenes from anilines via an S RN1 mechanism

Abstract

The synthesis in good yields (71-85%) of di- and tristannylated benzenes from commercially available anilines, involving their conversion to the corresponding aryltrimethylammonium salts followed by the reaction with Me3SnNa 1 in liquid ammonia, is described. The results obtained clearly indicate that the stannylation reactions proceed through an SRN1 mechanism. © ARKAT-USA, Inc.