One-Pot Imine Synthesis from Methylarenes and Anilines under Air over Heterogeneous Cu Oxide-Modified CeO2 Catalyst

Cu oxide-modified CeO2 (CuOx-CeO2) with 2 wt% Cu loading amount was the most effective and reusable heterogeneous catalyst for selective one-pot imine synthesis from methylarenes and anilines via direct oxidation of the sp3 C-H bond in the methylarenes with atmospheric air (0.1 MPa) as an oxidant.