Issue 3, 2013

Cyclometalated iridium complexes for transfer hydrogenation of carbonyl groups in water

Abstract

Cyclometalated iridium complexes are shown to be excellent catalysts for transfer hydrogenation of carbonyl compounds in water using formate as a hydrogen source. A wide range of ketones and aldehydes have been reduced at 0.05% catalyst loading with no need for any organic solvents. Solution pH is found to play a critical role, with acidic conditions needed for fast transfer hydrogenation.

Graphical abstract: Cyclometalated iridium complexes for transfer hydrogenation of carbonyl groups in water

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Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
14 Oct 2012
Accepted
31 Dec 2012
First published
02 Jan 2013

Green Chem., 2013,15, 629-634

Cyclometalated iridium complexes for transfer hydrogenation of carbonyl groups in water

Y. Wei, D. Xue, Q. Lei, C. Wang and J. Xiao, Green Chem., 2013, 15, 629 DOI: 10.1039/C2GC36619C

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