Microwave-assisted N-debenzylation of amides with triflic acid

A new and facile microwave-assisted protocol for the debenzylation of N-benzylamides with triflic acid has been developed. Both secondary and tertiary aliphatic or aromatic amides are obtained in moderate to good yields.

A new and facile microwave-assisted protocol for the debenzylation of N-benzylamides with triflic acid has been developed. Both secondary and tertiary aliphatic or aromatic amides are obtained in moderate to good yields.