Pd-Catalyzed N-Formylation of Amines with N,N-Dimethylformamide

Abstract

A highly efficient protocol for the transamidation of N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF) and amines has been developed, utilizing a catalytic amount Pd(OAc)2. This methodology has a broad substrate scope for aliphatic, aromatic, and heterocyclic amines. And this process is simple and easily performed without solvent and co-catalyst.