Application of polydopamine sulfamic acid-functionalized magnetic Fe3O4 nanoparticles (Fe3O4@PDA-SO3H) as a heterogeneous and recyclable nanocatalyst for the formylation of alcohols and amines under solvent-free conditions

Herein, a highly effective and solvent-free Fe₃O₄@PDA-SO₃H catalyzed technique was advanced for N-formylation of alcohols, phenols and amines with ethyl formate.

CoFe2O4 Nanoparticles as a Magnetically Recoverable and Reusable Catalyst for the Synthesis of Arylaminotetrazoles and 5-aryloxytetrazoles

An efficient and direct method is described for the synthesis of 5-arylamino-1 H-tetrazoles (Isomer A) or 1-aryl-5-amino-1 H-tetrazoles (Isomer B) and 5-aryloxytetrazoles from arylcyanamides or cynates with nano CoFe2O4 as a reusable and efficient heterogeneous catalyst. Isomer A was obtained from arylcyanamides carrying electron-withdrawing substituents on the aryl ring, while isomer B was produced with electron-releasing groups. The significant advantages of this methodology are high yields, elimination of dangerous and harmful hydrazoic acid, simple work-up procedure and the recovery and reusability of the catalyst.

Catalytic amide formation from non-activated carboxylic acids and amines

The amide functionality is found in a wide variety of biological and synthetic structures such as proteins, polymers, pesticides and pharmaceuticals. Due to the fact that synthetic amides are still mainly produced by the aid of coupling reagents with poor atom-economy, the direct catalytic formation of amides from carboxylic acids and amines has become a field of emerging importance. A general, efficient and selective catalytic method for this transformation would meet well with the increasing demands for green chemistry procedures. This review covers catalytic and synthetically relevant methods for direct condensation of carboxylic acids and amines. A comprehensive overview of homogeneous and heterogeneous catalytic methods is presented, covering biocatalysts, Lewis acid catalysts based on boron and metals as well an assortment of other types of catalysts.