Gold‐Catalyzed Phosgene‐Free Synthesis of Polyurethane Precursors

Abstract

Golden catalyst: In a two-step one-pot catalytic process gold nanoparticles supported on CeO2 are able to convert nitroaromatics into aromatic carbamates, thereby providing an alternative phosgene-free route towards aromatic polyurethanes (see figure). 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.