Metal-free catalytic hydrogenation of imines with tris(perfluorophenyl)borane.

@article{Chen2008MetalfreeCH,
  title={Metal-free catalytic hydrogenation of imines with tris(perfluorophenyl)borane.},
  author={Dianjun Chen and J. Klankermayer},
  journal={Chemical communications},
  year={2008},
  volume={18},
  pages={
          2130-1
        }
}
Metal-free homogeneous catalysed hydrogenation of various imines was accomplished with tris(perfluorophenyl)borane under moderate reaction conditions. 
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