Iron-catalyzed hydrosilylation of CO2: CO2 conversion to formamides and methylamines

Abstract

Catalytic hydrosilylation of CO₂ is an efficient and selective approach to form chemicals. Herein, we describe the first iron catalysts able to promote the reductive functionalization of CO₂ using hydrosilanes as reductants. Iron(II) salts supported by phosphine donors enable the conversion of CO₂ to formamide and methylamine derivatives under mild reaction conditions.