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Simple Copper Catalysts for the Aerobic Oxidation of Amines: Selectivity Control by the Counterion
Author(s) -
Xu Boran,
Hartigan Elizabeth M.,
Feula Giancarlo,
Huang Zheng,
Lumb JeanPhilip,
Arndtsen Bruce A.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
angewandte chemie
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1521-3757
pISSN - 0044-8249
DOI - 10.1002/ange.201609255
Subject(s) - counterion , selectivity , catalysis , chemistry , copper , salt (chemistry) , inorganic chemistry , combinatorial chemistry , ion , organic chemistry
We describe the use of simple copper‐salt catalysts in the selective aerobic oxidation of amines to nitriles or imines. These catalysts are marked by their exceptional efficiency, operate at ambient temperature and pressure, and allow the oxidation of amines without expensive ligands or additives. This study highlights the significant role counterions can play in controlling selectivity in catalytic aerobic oxidations.