title: Ruthenium-Catalyzed Urea Synthesis Using Methanol as the C1 Source.
abstract: An unprecedented protocol for urea synthesis directly from methanol and amine was accomplished. The reaction is highly atom-economical, producing hydrogen as the sole byproduct. Commercially available ruthenium pincer complexes were used as catalysts. In addition, no additive, such as a base, oxidant, or hydrogen acceptor, was required. Furthermore, unsymmetrical urea derivatives were successfully obtained via a one-pot, two-step reaction.
authors.affiliation: Center for Nanoparticle Research, Institute for Basic Science (IBS) , Seoul 151-742, Republic of Korea.|Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences, Seoul National University , Seoul 151-747, Republic of Korea.|Korea Carbon Capture Sequestration R&D Center (KCRC), Daejeon 305-303, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Seung Hyo
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: Center for Nanoparticle Research, Institute for Basic Science (IBS) , Seoul 151-742, Republic of Korea.|Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences, Seoul National University , Seoul 151-747, Republic of Korea.|Korea Carbon Capture Sequestration R&D Center (KCRC), Daejeon 305-303, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Soon Hyeok
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Hong