Seth M Dumbris et al.
The Journal of organic chemistry, 74(22), 8862-8865 (2009-10-30)
Hydantoins can be synthesized from the corresponding amino amides employing oxidative catalytic carbonylation using W(CO)(6) as the catalyst, I(2) as the oxidant, CO as the carbonyl source, and DBU as base. Secondary amides afford the hydantoins in good to excellent