Synthesis of the cyclopentadienone rhodium complexes and investigation of their catalytic activity in the reductive amination of aldehydes in the presence of carbon monoxide

Cyclopentadienone rhodium complex was prepared from [(cod)RhCl]2, 1,6-diyne and CO. This complex catalyzed the reductive amination of aldehydes in the presence of carbon monoxide, as the only reducing agent.120