Keith G AndrewsDeclan M SummersLiam J DonnellyRoss M Denton
We report a catalytic reductive alkylation reaction of primary or secondary amines with carboxylic acids. The two-phase process involves silane mediated direct amidation followed by catalytic reduction.
Journal:
:Journal of materials chemistry. A, Materials for energy and sustainability2021
Catalytic synthesis of aromatic azo compounds by oxidative coupling anilines using molecular oxygen represents a facile, green and valuable process; however, such an economical process suffers from poor catalytic activity selectivity.