Abstract
An efficient and green protocol for the transfer hydrogenation of carbonyl and imine compounds is presented. The transformations are catalysed by the inexpensive and easily synthesised complex [RuClACHTUNGTRENUNG(PPh3)(3-phenylindenyl)]. Its catalytic activity was compared to that of the most commonly encountered ruthenium complexes in transfer hydrogenation reactions involving several rotypical substrates.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3036-3044 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Advanced Synthesis & Catalysis |
Volume | 354 |
Early online date | 4 Nov 2012 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2012 |
Keywords
- alcohols; green chemistry; homogeneous catalysis; ruthenium; transfer hydrogenation