Selective one-pot synthesis of symmetrically and unsymmetrically substituted amines via rhodium catalysed multiple alkylations of ammonia or primary amines under hydroformylation conditions

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4020(98)83008-1

Symmetrically and unsymmetrically substituted secondary and tertiary amines are selectively prepared in high yields by a one-pot multiple alkylation procedure from ammonia or primary amines with styrenes and/or cyclic olefins, carbon monoxide and hydrogen