Selective N-Alkylation of Aromatic Primary Amines Catalyzed by Bio-catalyst or Deep Eutectic Solvent

Biocatalysts or deep eutectic solvents (DES) are effective for selective N-alkylation of various aromatic primary amines. These methods avoided complexity of multiple alkylations giving products in good yields. Both DES and lipase can be recycled and re-used at least five times. In addition, these catalysts are biodegradable, non-toxic and cost-effective.