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C M A Afsina1, K R Rohit1, G Anilkumar1,2,3
1School of Chemical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Priyadarsini Hills Post Office, Kottayam, Kerala 686560, India.
Abstract:
Formanilides are valuable synthetic intermediates and additives in the rubber industry. Manganese-catalyzed N-formylation of aniline using (COOH)2·2H2O represents a significant advancement in the synthesis of formanilides. This novel approach offers a safe and efficient alternative to traditional carbon monoxide (CO) gas-based formylation reactions, addressing safety concerns and overcoming the challenges associated with handling gaseous CO. By employing (COOH)2·2H2O as a readily available and environmentally benign CO surrogate, this method also demonstrates the versatility of manganese catalysts in facilitating selective C-N bond formation. This study presents the first manganese-catalyzed synthesis of formanilides via the N-formylation of anilines using (COOH)2·2H2O, providing a range of formanilides in moderate to excellent yields.
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