Abstract
An efficient trans-selective hydrogenation of alkynes under low hydrogen pressure and low reaction temperatures is reported, applying a commercially available ruthenium hydride complex. The developed reaction conditions, which tolerate a variety of functional groups, are carried out in a two-chamber setup with ex situ generated hydrogen. The reaction setup is highly suitable for deuterium labeling. The trans-selective hydrogenation was extrapolated to a transfer hydrogenation protocol, employing a packed bed immobilized ruthenium hydride catalyst in continuous flow with a retention time of only 10 min.
Original language | English |
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Journal | ACS Catalysis |
Volume | 6 |
Issue | 7 |
Pages (from-to) | 4710-4714 |
Number of pages | 5 |
ISSN | 2155-5435 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 7 Jun 2016 |
Keywords
- alkynes
- continuous flow
- deuterium labeling
- hydrogenation
- ruthenium catalysis
- trans-alkenes