Cleavage of Saturated Nitrogen-containing Heterocycles at the C–N Bond by Electrophilic Agents

The review deals with reactions involving the opening of saturated nitrogen-containing rings at the C–N bond under the influence of acids, their anhydrides, esters, acid halides, and a number of other electrophilic agents. The use of the reverse Ritter reaction and of the Braun reaction for the cleavage of saturated heterocycles containing a secondary nitrogen atom is discussed.
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