Synthesis of Imides, N ‐Acyl Vinylogous Carbamates and Ureas, and Nitriles by Oxidation of Amides and Amines with Dess–Martin Periodinane

Expanding our synthetic tool repertoire : The DMP‐mediated oxidation of a range of amide substrates has been demonstrated, affording the corresponding imides and N ‐acyl vinylogous carbamates and ureas. Likewise, an array of benzylic and related amines have also been successfully converted into their nitrile counterparts (see scheme; DMP=Dess–Martin periodinane).