Simple catalyst system involving boric acid and additives for the direct formation of amides from carboxylic acids and amines

Key Points

• To explore a novel catalyst system using boric acid for the effective conversion of carboxylic acids and amines into amides.
• Developed a catalyst system based on boric acid and specific additives.
• Conducted amidation reactions between carboxylic acids and amines to assess efficiency.
• Analyzed sustainability metrics of the new system compared to traditional methods.
• Increased reaction efficiency by a significant margin compared to traditional catalysts.
• Demonstrated improved sustainability due to the use of low-cost materials.
• Achieved high yields of amides with minimal environmental impact.