Efficient Solvent-Free Preparation of Imines, and Their Subsequent Oxidation with m-CPBA to Afford Oxaziridines

Abstract

A simple one-pot procedure for the preparation of imines from the corresponding aldehydes and amines, and their subsequent oxidation reaction with m-CPBA to produce synthetically useful oxaziridines is reported. The method is applicable to imines derived from both aliphatic and aromatic aldehydes and diverse alkyl amines. Short reaction times, essentially quantitative yields, very mild reaction conditions, and easy purification are the main features of the procedure reported herein.