Exclusive chemoselective reduction of imines in the coexistence of aldehydes using AuNPore catalyst.

Aldimines (R(1)HC═NR(2)) were reduced in the coexistence of aldehydes (R(1)CHO) with 100% chemoselectivity by the use of AuNPore giving corresponding amines (R(1)H2C-NHR(2)) in high chemical yields.