Abstract
The first example of a base-metal-catalyzed homogeneous hydrogenative coupling of nitriles and amines to selectively form secondary cross-imines is reported. The reaction is catalyzed under mild conditions by a well-defined (iPr-PNP)Fe(H)Br(CO) pincer pre-catalyst and catalytic tBuOK.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2074-2078 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 56 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 13 2017 |
Keywords
- cross-coupling
- hydrogenation
- imines
- iron
- nitriles
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- Chemistry(all)