Synthesis of N-formylated β-lactams using nano-sulfated TiO2 as catalyst under solvent-free conditions

An easily accessible catalyst, nano-sulfated titania, efficiently catalyzes the N-formylation of β-lactams and all types of amines (primary, secondary, aromatic, and aliphatic) in solvent-free conditions at room temperature.

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