Innovative catalytic materials for the hydrogenation and hydrogenolysis of 2° and 3° amides KU Leuven
The reduction of amides is an important method for the synthesis of amines. These compounds are used in a wide range of applications, including agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, detergents, personal care etc. Although the use of H2 for these difficult reactions got quite some attention in recent years, reports on heterogeneous catalysts for these transformations are scarce; they are deactivated by water formed during hydrogenation and very ...