A novel and efficient method for the Pd-catalysed oxidative carbonylation of amines to symmetrically and unsymmetrically substituted ureas

Chem Commun (Camb). 2003 Feb 21:(4):486-7. doi: 10.1039/b211740a.

Abstract

A new method for the Pd-catalysed oxidative carbonylation of amines to symmetrically and unsymmetrically substituted ureas with unprecedented catalytic efficiencies for this kind of reaction has been developed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Amines / chemistry
  • Carbon / metabolism*
  • Catalysis
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Palladium
  • Urea / chemical synthesis*

Substances

  • Amines
  • Palladium
  • Carbon
  • Urea