Metal-free one-step formylation
Use formic acid as both reductant and formylating agent for metal-free one-pot N-formylation of nitroarenes and quinolines; recoverable catalyst retains activity over ten cycles.
Yu, Xiangzhu · Meng, Miao · Shuxiao, Huo · Shaowei, Liu · Dong, Hao · Wang, Lianyue
Journal of Catalysis 2024
High graphitic N content and large specific surface area