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

13 September 2021, Version 1
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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.

Keywords

formaic acid
methylation
amines
heterogeneous catalysis
palladium
indium oxide
sustainable chemistry

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