Transamidation of secondary carboxamides and amidation of esters are facilitated by magnetic Co@NC nanoparticles, as a highly efficient and recyclable catalyst under neat conditions

Abstract

Magnetic Co@NC nanoparticles catalysed transamidation of N-Boc-activated secondary amides and direct amidation of esters with amines has been developed. This technique exhibits excellent tolerance towards various functional groups.