Abstract

The catalytic hydrogenation activity of RhH 2(Ph 2N 3)(PPh 3) 2in tetrahydrofuran with different unsaturated compounds (allyl alcohol, cinnamic alcohol, cinnamaldehyde, acrylic acid, acrolein, cinnamic acid, acrylonitrile, cinnamonitrile and styrene) has been studied. The results obtained with acrolein, acrylic acid and acrylonitrile showed reduction, although other substrates did not. The highest activity was observed with acrylonitrile. A possible mechanism for this reaction is suggested.

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