TBHP/I2-promoted oxidative coupling of acetophenones with amines at room temperature under metal-free and solvent-free conditions for the synthesis of α-ketoamides

A novel and efficient TBHP/I2-promoted oxidative coupling reaction of acetophenones with amines for the synthesis of α-ketoamides has been developed. The reactions proceeded smoothly at room temperature under metal-free and solvent-free conditions and generated the corresponding products in good yields.