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Development of Mild Palladium-Catalyzed N-Arylation of Ortho-Acylanilines in Rhamnolipid Micellar System
Attila R Herczegh1, Péter R Kollár1, Johannes Lehmann2
1MTA-ELTE "Lendület" Catalysis and Organic Synthesis Research Group, Institute of Chemistry, Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary.
Abstract:
We developed a green and efficient method for Pd-catalyzed N-arylation of ortho-acylanilines in water using rhamnolipid-based micellar catalysis. The (cinnamylPdCl)2/tBuXPhos system enables high yields at 40°C, significantly lower than conventional methods (>100°C), with broad substrate scope. This industrially produced biodegradable surfactant system offers a sustainable alternative to organic solvents, combining enhanced reactivity with improved energy efficiency and environmental compatibility.
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