Catalyst-free N-formylation of amines using BH<sub>3</sub>NH<sub>3</sub> and CO<sub>2</sub> under mild conditions

Tianxiang Zhao, Gaowen Zhai, Jian Ping Liang, Ping Li, Xingbang Hu, Youting Wu

Chemical Communications · 2017 · 80 citations · 60 references

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Abstract

as the reductant has been developed for the first time. The corresponding formylated products of both primary and secondary amines are obtained in good to excellent yields (up to 96% of isolated yield) under mild conditions.

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