| abstract |
Described is a method for the catalytic reduction of an amide for the preparation of an amine at a temperature of below 200° C and a pressure of below 50 bar, the catalyst being chosen from bimetallic and trimetallic catalysts of the group consisting of ABC, AB, AC and BC, wherein: A is a metal, chosen from the group, consisting of Co, Fe, Ir, Pt, Rh and Ru, B is a metal, chosen from the group, consisting of Cr, Mo, Re and V, and, C is a metal, chosen from the group, consisting of Cu, In and Zn. Further, novel catalysts and a selection method for such catalysts is disclosed. |