An Efficient and Scalable Ritter Reaction for the Synthesis of t-Butyl Amides

Methyl 4-cyanobenzoate Acetic acid Tert-Butyl acetate Sulfuric acid Ammonium acetate Methyl 4-(tert-butylcarbamoyl)benzoate Keywords: Ritter reaction; Butyl amides; Substrate scope; Sulfuric acid; Scalable method; Acetic acid; Safety; Waste disposal