LiClO4 accelerated Michael addition of amines to α,β-unsaturated olefins under solvent-free conditions

Several primary and secondary amines were added to alpha,beta-unsaturated esters, nitriles, amides, and ketones to give the corresponding saturated amines mediated by solid lithium perchlorate under solvent-free and environmentally friendly conditions at room temperature. (C) 2003 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.