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A practical method for the synthesis of gem-2,2-disubstituted tertiary amines from the corresponding lactams (or amides) is reported. It is based on the reaction of thioiminium ions, easily prepared from lactams and amides with organometallic reagents such allylmagnesium, benzylmagnesium, and primary alkylcerium reagents.
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