Selective Synthesis of <i>N</i>‐Alkyl Hydroxylamines by Hydrogenation of Nitroalkanes using Supported Palladium Catalysts

Abstract

The selective hydrogenation of nitroalkanes to the corresponding N-alkyl hydroxylamines is achieved at room temperature with excellent yields (up to 98 %), by using common supported palladium catalysts. The reaction temperature is key to the highly selective formation of the hydroxylamines, which proceeds smoothly in a H2 atmosphere without additives. The catalyst can be recycled up to five times. Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as ”Supporting Information”. Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.