Reduction‐Specified Coupling Reactions of Nitroarenes by Heterogeneous Cobalt Catalysis

Abstract The in‐depth study on reduction–specified coupling reactions of the nitroarenes by heterogeneous cobalt catalysis opens a door for diversified syntheses of functional N‐containing molecules. Guided by the structure–function relationship of heterogeneous materials, rational design of nano–catalysts can effectively regulate the routes of organic reactions. Precise transformation of the intermediates generated during the nitroarene reduction with a suitable nano–catalyst is a promising way to develop new tandem reactions, and to synthesize structurally novel compounds that are of difficult access with the conventional approaches.