Ligand-free C–N bond formation in aqueous medium using a reusable Cu–Mn bimetallic catalyst

Abstract

A general ligand-free protocol has been described for the recyclable and reusable Cu–Mn catalyzed C–N bond forming cross coupling reaction of arylboronic acids with various amines to form N-arylated amine products in aqueous medium affording excellent yields under ambient conditions, in 3–4 h.