Fig. 5

Transition-metal-free transamidation of amides. Amide (1.0 equiv), 2 (2.0 equiv), LiHMDS (3.0 equiv), toluene (0.25 M), 23 °C, 15 h. Isolated yields. a2: p-Anisidine (2.0 equiv)

Transition-metal-free transamidation of amides. Amide (1.0 equiv), 2 (2.0 equiv), LiHMDS (3.0 equiv), toluene (0.25 M), 23 °C, 15 h. Isolated yields. a2: p-Anisidine (2.0 equiv)