Highly efficient and eco-friendly synthesis of tertiary amines by reductive alkylation of aldehydes with secondary amines over a Pt nanowires catalyst†
Abstract
Plentiful tertiary amine derivates are synthesized by direct formation of tertiary amines by the interaction of aldehydes with secondary amines over Pt nanowires under mild conditions. This method offers a green and rapid approach to transform secondary amines into various tertiary amines.