Homogeneous catalytic activation of C–N bonds. Alkyl exchange between tertiary amines
Abstract
We have found that several transition metal cluster compounds act as homogeneous catalyst precursors in alkyl exchange reactions of tertiary amines; treatment of mixtures of Et3N and Pr3N with either Ru3(CO)12, Os3(CO)12, or Ir4(CO)12 and water leads to very efficient alkyl exchange.