Graphene oxide: an efficient and reusable carbocatalyst for aza-Michael addition of amines to activated alkenes.

Graphene oxide was found to be a highly efficient, reusable and cost-effective organocatalyst for the aza-Michael addition of amines to activated alkenes to furnish corresponding β-amino compounds in excellent yields.

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