Synergistic catalysis on Fe–N_x sites and Fe nanoparticles for efficient synthesis of quinolines and quinazolinones <i>via</i> oxidative coupling of amines and aldehydes

Abstract

A heterogeneous nanocomposite of Fe–Fe₃C nanoparticles and Fe–N_x sites on N-doped porous carbon allows for efficient synthesis of quinolines and quinazolinones <italic>via</italic> oxidative coupling of amines and aldehydes in aq. solution using H₂O₂ as the oxidant.