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• 33542-82-4 N-phenethyl-N-(1'-phenylethyl)formamide 
• 60-12-8 2-phenylethanol 
• 618-36-0 rac-methylbenzylamine 
• 64-04-0 phenethylamine 
• 98-86-2 acetophenone 
• 33542-77-7 N-(α-Methylbenzyliden)phenethylamin 
• 100-41-4 ethylbenzene 
• 60000-15-9 N-phenethyl-1-phenylethan-1-amine hydrochloride 
• 93-92-5 1-phenylethyl acetate 
• 14385-48-9 2-(2-methoxyphenoxy)-acetophenone 
• 70-11-1 α-bromoacetophenone 

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• 60000-15-9 N-phenethyl-1-phenylethan-1-amine hydrochloride 
• 1119277-70-1 (R)-α-phenethyl-(1-phenylethyl)amine 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Ruthenium catalysed N-alkylation of amines with alcohols

The conversion of primary amines into secondary amines has been achieved using alcohols as the alkylating agent, catalysed by [Ru(p-cymene)Cl 2]2 and a bidentate phosphine ligand. The Royal Society of Chemistry.

Cleavage∕cross-coupling strategy for converting β-O-4 linkage lignin model compounds into high valued benzyl amines via dual C–O bond cleavage

Lignin is the most recalcitrant of the three components of lignocellulosic biomass. The strength and stability of the linkages have long been a great challenge for the degradation and valorization of lignin biomass to obtain bio-fuels and commercial chemicals. Up to now, the selective cleavage of C–O linkages of lignin to afford chemicals contains only C, H and O atoms. Our group has developed a cleavage/cross-coupling strategy for converting 4-O-5 linkage lignin model compounds into high value-added compounds. Herein, we present a palladium-catalyzed cleavage/cross-coupling of the β-O-4 lignin model compounds with amines via dual C–O bond cleavage for the preparation of benzyl amine compounds and phenols.

(η5-Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)iridium Complex Catalyzed Imine Reductions Utilizing the Biomimetic 1,4-NAD(P)H Cofactor and N-Benzyl-1,4-dihydronicotinamide as the Hydride-Transfer Agent

The interaction between synthetic organometallic complexes and metabolic cofactors has proven to be a newly emerging topic in bioorganometallic chemistry. Thus, the first cationic Cp*Ir-catalyzed (Cp=η5-pentamethylcyclopentadienyl) imine reduction in neutral buffered aqueous medium was examined. The reaction was found to proceed through hydride transfer from NADH as the hydride source at room temperature in air. Cationic Cp*Ir complexes proved to be the most efficient catalysts for this transformation. We also highlighted that the choice of the proton source was essential. The method was subsequently applied to cyclic and noncyclic imines. Eventually, the concept was extended to the reductive alkylation of one amine.

Disulfonimide-Catalyzed Asymmetric Reduction of N-Alkyl Imines

A chiral disulfonimide (DSI)-catalyzed asymmetric reduction of N-alkyl imines with Hantzsch esters as a hydrogen source in the presence of Boc2O has been developed. The reaction delivers Boc-protected N-alkyl amines with excellent yields and enantioselectivity. The method tolerates a large variety of alkyl amines, thus illustrating potential for a general reductive cross-coupling of ketones with diverse amines, and it was applied in the synthesis of the pharmaceuticals (S)-Rivastigmine, NPS R-568 Hydrochloride, and (R)-Fendiline. A chiral disulfonimide (DSI)-catalyzed asymmetric reduction of N-alkyl imines with Hantzsch esters as a hydrogen source in the presence of Boc2O was developed. The reaction delivers Boc-protected N-alkyl amines with excellent yields and enantioselectivity. The method was successfully applied to the synthesis of the pharmaceuticals (S)-Rivastigmine, NPS R-568 Hydrochloride, and (R)-Fendiline.

Liquid chromatographic resolution of fendiline and its analogues on a chiral stationary phase based on (+)-(18-crown-6)-2,3,11,12-tetracarboxylic acid

Fendiline, an effective anti-anginal drug for the treatment of coronary heart diseases, and its sixteen analogues were resolved on a CSP based on (+)-(18-crown-6)-2,3,11,12-tetracarboxylic acid. Fendiline was resolved quite well with the separation factor (α) of 1.25 and resolution (RS ) of 1.55 when a mobile phase consisting of methanol-acetonitrile-trifluoroacetic acid-triethylamine at a ratio of 80/20/0.1/0.5 (v/v/v/v) was used. The comparison of the chromatographic behaviors for the resolution of fendiline and its analogues indicated that the 3,3-diphenylpropyl group bonded to the secondary amino group of fendiline is important in the chiral recognition and the difference in the steric bulkiness between the phenyl group and the methyl group at the chiral center of fendiline is also important in the chiral recognition.

Tandem synthesis of amides and secondary amines from esters with primary amines under solvent-free conditions

An iridium(III)-catalyzed tandem synthesis of amides and amines from esters under solvent-free conditions is described. A commercially available iridium(III) complex, [Cp*IrCl2]2, with sodium acetate showed the best activity for the synthesis of amides and secondary amines. The amide was formed by ester-amide exchange which generates an alcohol in situ which is subsequently transformed to a secondary amine via hydrogen autotransfer. This synthetic protocol with high atom economy generates water as the sole by-product and can afford amides and amines from various esters in a one-pot reaction, expanding the synthetic versatility of ester transformations.

Transition Metal-Catalyzed C-H Amination Using Unactivated Amines

One aspect of the invention relates to a method of animation or amidation, comprising the step of combining a substrate, comprising a reactive C—H bond, and an amine or amide, comprising a reactive N—H bond, in the presence of an oxidizing agent and a metal-containing catalyst, thereby forming a product with a covalent bond between the carbon of the reactive C—H bond and the nitrogen of the reactive N—H bond.

Borrowing hydrogen methodology for amine synthesis under solvent-free microwave conditions

Application of microwave heating to the Borrowing Hydrogen strategy to form C-N bonds from alcohols and amines is presented, removing the need for solvent and reducing the reaction times while still yielding results comparable with those using thermal heating.

Catalytic C - H amination with unactivated amines through copper(II) amides

En route to catalysis: Two equivalents of the three-coordinate copper(II) amide [(Cl2NN)Cu]-NHAd participate in stoichiometric C - H amination by a H-atom abstraction/radical capture sequence. This active species may be generated through a copper(II) tert-butoxide intermediate to allow for the unprecedented catalytic amination of sp3-C - H bonds with unactivated alkylamines. This method greatly expands the range of amines for catalytic C - H amination since most protocols require N-based electron-withdrawing groups.

Iridium-catalysed amine alkylation with alcohols in water

Amines have been directly alkylated with alcohols using 1 mol% [Cp*IrI2]2 catalyst in water in the absence of base or other additives. The Royal Society of Chemistry 2010.