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Copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) catalyzed chemoselective reduction of nitroarenes in aqueous medium

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A procedure for practical synthesis of CuNPs from CuSO4·5H2O is established, under appropriate reaction conditions, using rice (Oryza sativa) as an economic source of reducing as well as a stabilizing agent. Optical and microscopic techniques are employed for the characterization of the synthesized CuNPs and the sizes of the particles were found to be in the range of 8 ± 2 nm. The nanoparticles are used as a catalyst for chemoselective reduction of aromatic nitro compounds to corresponding amines under ambient conditions and water as a reaction medium.

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CuNPs are synthesized using hydrolysed rice and used as catalyst for chemoselective reduction of nitroarenes to their corresponding amines in water.

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Rai, R., Chand, D.K. Copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) catalyzed chemoselective reduction of nitroarenes in aqueous medium. J Chem Sci 133, 87 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12039-021-01940-3

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