Reductive functionalization of CO2 with amines: an entry to formamide, formamidine and methylamine derivatives

Abstract

Unprecedented transformations have been developed over the last years to convert amines to formamides, formamidines and methylamines, in the presence of CO2 as a reagent. These emerging technologies are reviewed in this perspective and the opportunities and challenges facing the practical use of CO2 in the production of nitrogen molecules are discussed.