Additive-free selective methylation of secondary amines with formic acid over a Pd/In2O3 catalyst?

Catalysis Science & Technology Pub Date: 2021-12-08 DOI: 10.1039/D1CY01626A

Abstract

Formic acid is used as the sole carbon and hydrogen source in the methylation of aromatic and aliphatic amines to methylamines. The reaction proceeds via a formylation/transfer hydrogenation pathway over a solid Pd/In2O3 catalyst without the need for any additive.

Graphical abstract: Additive-free selective methylation of secondary amines with formic acid over a Pd/In2O3 catalyst
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