Condensation of secondary amines with CH-acids and formaldehyde under the influence of microwave radiation

Objectives. To synthesize tertiary amines containing gem-dichlorocyclopropane or 1,3-dioxolane fragmentusing the Mannich reaction, as well as obtain ethyl ester of β-aminopropionic acidbydecarboxylation of tert-amine, a derivative of diethylmalonate containing a gem- dichlorocyclopropane fragment.Methods. In order to obtain tertiary amines by the Mannich reaction, the microwave activation method was used. To determine the qualitative and quantitative composition of the reaction masses, gas chromatography, electron ionization mass spectrometry, and 1H-, 13C-nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometry methodswere used.Results. Under microwave radiationconditions, tertiary amines containing gem- dichlorocyclopropane or 1,3-dioxolane fragment were synthesized by condensation of secondary amines, CH-acids, and paraformaldehyde.Conclusions. Tertiary amines containing a gem-dichlorocyclopropane or cycloacetal fragment in their structure were obtainedin high yields under microwave radiation.