Nafion-catalyzed microwave-assisted Ritter reaction: an atom-economic solvent-free synthesis of amides
Authors:
Vivek Polshettiwar
Affiliation:
Sustainable Technology Division, National Risk Management Research Laboratory, US Environmental Protection Agency, 26 W. Martin Luther King Dr., MS 443, Cincinnati, OH 45268, USA
Abstract:
An atom-economic solvent-free synthesis of amides by the Ritter reaction of alcohols and nitriles under microwave irradiation is reported. This green protocol is catalyzed by solid-supported Nafion®NR50 with improved efficiency and reduced waste production.