1D Fe_3O_4@CuSiO_3 composites catalyzed decarboxylative A~3-coupling for propargylamine synthesis

Highly active and stable magnetic copper catalysts were successfully achieved by magnetic induced Stober method and subsequent hydrothermal reaction with copper ions in alkaline condition.The high content of Cu~(2+) as well as the unique structures of hierarchical copper silicate in the as-prepared catalysts endowed their outstanding catalytic performance.Efficient decarboxylative A~3-coupling of a-keto acid,amine and alkyne was realized with the low Fe_3 O_4@CuSiO_3 loading.A range of propargylamines were produced in good to excellent yields under solvent-free condition.Moreover,the catalyst can be easily separated from the final organic product with an external magnet.Also,this kind of catalyst could be recycled up to six times while maintaining its activity.