Reductive amination of carboxylic acids under H<sub>2</sub> using a heterogeneous Pt–Mo catalyst
Katsumasa Sakoda, Sho Yamaguchi, Kazuki Honjo, Yasutaka Kitagawa, Takato Mitsudome, Tomoo Mizugaki
Abstract
Reductive amination of carboxylic acids under mild conditions was achieved using an Al 2 O 3 -supported Pt–Mo catalyst. Various carboxylic acids including biomass-derived fatty acids were successfully converted to their corresponding alkylamines.
Topics & Concepts
Reductive aminationCatalysisChemistryAminationCarboxylic acidOrganic chemistryAsymmetric Hydrogenation and CatalysisNanomaterials for catalytic reactionsCatalysis for Biomass Conversion