Abstract

A new type of chiral Ru(II) complex, prepared from a conformationally rigid, sterically bulky ‘roofed’ cis-diamine and [RuCl 2(benzene)] 2, functions as an efficient catalyst for the asymmetric transfer hydrogenation of a wide variety of aryl ketones, including sterically bulky ketones, when the reaction is conducted in the presence of 5HCO 2H·2NEt 3.

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