Bisulfite Addition Compounds as Substrates for Reductive Aminations in Water

Abstract
Highly valued products resulting from reductive aminations utilizing shelf-stable bisulfite addition compounds of aldehydes can be made under aqueous micellar catalysis conditions. Readily available α-picolineborane serves as the stoichiometric hydride source. Recycling of the aqueous reaction medium is easily accomplished, and several applications to targets in the pharmaceutical industry are documented.
Funding Information
  • Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America