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Synthesis 1987; 1987(11): 1005-1007
DOI: 10.1055/s-1987-28148
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Reductive Amination of Ketones and Aldehydes at the Mercury-Cathode

Thomas Pienemann* , Hans -J. Schäfer
  • *Organisch-Chemisches Institut der Universität, Orleans Ring 23, D-4400 Münster, West Germany
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12 September 2002 (online)

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Secondary Amines are prepared in good yields by potential-controlled reduction of aldehydes or ketones at a mercury cathode in an aqueous solution containing a primary amine. For cyclic ketones, high diastereoselectivities are obtained in some cases.