Synthesis of [Pd(dmba)(N3)(PPh3)] and its use in catalytic processes involving the reductive n-carbonylation of nitroarenes to carbamates and in the synthesis of urea derivatives

This work deals with the use of the cyclometallated compound [Pd(dmba)(N3)(PPh3)] in homogeneous catalytic processes comprising the reductive N-carbonylation of nitrobenzene and p-nitrotoluene to ethyl-phenylcarbamate and ethyl-4-methylphenylcarbamate, respectively. The cyclopalladated compound was also employed in the synthesis of urea derivatives by reacting p-nitrotoluene and m-nitrotoluene, respectively, with p-toluidine and and m-chloroaniline.

cyclopalladated compound; homogeneous catalytic process; reductive N-carbonylation