Turbo mode for hydroaminomethylation of olefins with CO2

In this issue of Chem Catalysis, Qian et al.1 report the successful hydroaminomethylation of alkenes using H2 and CO2 using N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC)-Ru coordination assemblies alongside imidazolium carboxylates to activate CO2. The high yield, selectivity, and recyclability provide a broad and robust synthesis for upgraded amines.