Rh-catalyzed
one-step reductive amidation of aldehydes has been
developed. The protocol does not require an external hydrogen source
and employs carbon monoxide as a deoxygenative agent. The direction
of the reaction can be altered simply by changing the solvent: reaction
in THF leads to amides, whereas methanol favors formation of tertiary
amines

Denis Chusov (1688374)