Synfacts 2010(2): 0211-0211  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1219068
Metal-Mediated Synthesis
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Pt-Catalyzed Reduction of Carboxamides Using Hydrosilanes

Contributor(s): Paul Knochel, Tobias Thaler
S. Hanada, E. Tsutsumi, Y. Motoyama, H. Nagashima*
Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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Publication Date:
21 January 2010 (online)

Significance

In this comprehensive article the platinum-catalyzed reduction of carbamides using hydrosilanes is described in detail. The reaction is highly chemoselective and proceeds with a ­remarkably high tolerance towards functional groups that are also prone to reduction, including cyano, ester and even nitro groups.