An allylation reaction was explored for the synthesis of ethyl α-methylene-γ-amino carboxylates by treating aldehydes, aryl amines and ethyl 2-(bromomethyl)acrylate with tin powder at room temperature in 1,4-dioxane. The method is highly efficient and environmentally benign with catalyst-free, low cost and concise manipulation. Keywords tin powder; aldehydes; amines; ethyl α-methylene-γ-amino carboxylates; allylation
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