Abstract
N-formylation of amines utilizing CO2 in the presence of reducing agents constitute an important methodology in organic synthesis. Presented herein is a selective N-formylation of amines with CO2 and H2 catalyzed by complexes of Earth-abundant cobalt. A wide range of amines were converted to their corresponding formamides under CO2 and H2 pressure, catalyzed by Co-PNP pincer complex, generating water as the sole byproduct.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2500-2504 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | ACS Catalysis |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Apr 7 2017 |
Keywords
- CO
- cobalt
- formylation
- hydrogenation
- pincer
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis