Sulfonic acid supported on hydroxyapatite-encapsulated-γ-Fe2O3 nanocrystallites as a magnetically separable catalyst for one-pot reductive amination of carbonyl compounds
Substitution of alkylhalides for the synthesis of amines is a relevant target for synthetic chemists. Secondary amines can be obtained in a one pot-one step reaction from secondary and benzylic alcohols and aniline over a heterogeneous copper catalyst. The process does not require any additive, is intrinsically safe and produces no waste.
Sulfonic acid supported on hydroxyapatite-encapsulated-γ-Fe2O3 nanocrystallites as a magnetically separable catalyst for one-pot reductive amination of carbonyl compounds
A novel, environmentally friendly procedure has been developed for the preparation of secondary or tertiary amines by one-pot reductive amination of carbonyl compounds using sodium borohydride in the presence of a magnetically recoverable sulfonic acid supported on hydroxyapatite-encapsulated-γ-Fe2O3 [γ-Fe2O3@HAP-SO3H] at room temperature. The catalyst was easily separated from the reaction mixture by applying an external magnet and reused for six cycles without significant loss of catalytic activity.