Aminobismuthination of CO2

Abstract

We report the facile (25 <sup>o</sup>C, 1 atm, <5 minutes) and selective insertion of CO<sub>2</sub> into Bi-N bonds to yield bismuth carbamates. The role of ligand and substituent on promoting the controlled aminobismuthination of CO<sub>2</sub> and rendering the bismuth carbamate products stable against thermal decomposition and ligand degradation is revealed. <br>