title: The synthesis of amines by the homogeneous hydrogenation of secondary and primary amides.
abstract: Amides can be hydrogenated to amines using a catalyst prepared in situ from [Ru(acac)(3)] and 1,1,1-tris(diphenylphosphinomethyl)ethane; water is required to stabilize the catalyst and primary amines can only be formed (selectivity up to 85%) if ammonia is also present.
authors.affiliation: EaStCHEM, School of Chemistry, University of St. Andrews, St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland, UK KY16 9ST.
authors.forename: Angel A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Núñez Magro
authors.forename: Graham R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Eastham
authors.forename: David J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Cole-Hamilton