Abstract
Abstract The reaction of 2 equiv of the optically active P, N bidentate ligands 1–3 with RuCl(PPh 3 ) 3 gives the RuCl 2 (1–3) 2 (4–6) complexes in good yield as a mixture of isomers. The solid state structure of RuCl 2 ( 2 ) 2 (5c) is described: the two chlorine atoms are in trans position and due to steric crowding, one of the two ligands 2 is more weakly bound to Ru. The complexes 4–6 show moderate to good catalytic activity for the hydrogenation of acetophenone in basic media in hydrogen transfer conditions, from propanol-2, or under dihydrogen, but the enantiomeric excesses are low.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Comptes Rendus de l'Académie des Sciences - Series IIC - Chemistry
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
