Synthesis of dialkylureas by indirect electrocatalytical carbonylation of aliphatic amines under mild conditions

Authors
Yang, HZ Deng, YQ
Citation
Hz. Yang et Yq. Deng, Synthesis of dialkylureas by indirect electrocatalytical carbonylation of aliphatic amines under mild conditions, ACT CHIM S, 59(5), 2001, pp. 799-802
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Chemistry
Journal title
ACTA CHIMICA SINICA
ISSN journal
05677351 → ACNP
Volume
59
Issue
5
Year of publication
2001
Pages
799 - 802
Database
ISI
SICI code
0567-7351(2001)59:5<799:SODBIE>2.0.ZU;2-X
Abstract
A novel synthesis of several dialkylureas by indirect electrocatalytical ca rbonylation of corresponding aliphatic amines was carried out at 50 degrees C and atmospheric pressure with an electrochemically regenerable palladium (II) as catalyst and copper (II) acetate as cocatalyst with excellent conve rsion and selectivity. The results show that the main products are dialkylu reas for the mono - aliphatic amines and isocyanates for the diamines. Solv ent has a strong impact on the selectivity.