Pd-catalyzed microwave irradiated cross-coupling of carboxylic acids and amino alcohols.

Md Shahin Reza, Tennessee State University

Abstract

Amino esters are valuable pharmaceutical intermediates with anesthetic properties and applications as prodrugs. In this study, we have developed a new microwave-assisted method for the cross-coupling of aromatic carboxylic acids with amino alcohol using a palladium catalyst. This approach has enabled an efficient synthesis of amino esters, overcoming challenges such as side reactions and product separation.