2007/09/11 by R. Morris Bullock · 1 citation
Chemistry · Engineering · #Asymmetric Hydrogenation and Catalysis #Nanomaterials for catalytic reactions #Catalysis for Biomass Conversion
paper · pdf · doi:10.1002/anie.200703053
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Doing it on the cheap: An iron-based homogeneous catalyst for ketone hydrogenation was reported, thus avoiding the use of a precious metal. Excellent yields and chemoselectivity for hydrogenation are found under mild conditions (25 °C, 3 atm H2). An ionic hydrogenation mechanism allows the delivery of a proton from the OH group and a hydride from the metal center (see picture).