Abstract
(Chemical Equation Presented) With open arms: A ruthenium PNN complex (see scheme) catalyzes the hydrogenation of esters in high yields under neutral conditions. The analogous PNP complex is less active. A mechanism is proposed based on the hemilabile nature of the PNN ligand which allows a vacant site to be created by decoordination of the -CH2NEt2 arm.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1113-1115 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 45 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 6 2006 |
Keywords
- Alcohols
- Esters
- Homogeneous catalysis
- Hydrogenation
- Ruthenium
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- Chemistry(all)