research article
A heterobimetallic rhodium(I)-ruthenium(II) catalyst for the Oppenauer-type oxidation of primary and secondary alcohols under mild conditions
2004
A heterobimetallic complex, in which a RuCl2(acetone) (PPh3)(2) fragment is connected via three chloro bridges to a (eta(4)-C4Ph4CO)RhCl fragment, has been identified as a potent catalyst precursor for the Oppenauer-type oxidation of alcohols. With 0.1-0.5 mol % of this complex and K2CO3 as the cocatalyst, it is possible to oxidize secondary and primary alcohols at room temperature using acetone as the solvent and oxidation agent.
Type
research article
Web of Science ID
WOS:000222950800004
Author(s)
Date Issued
2004
Published in
Volume
23
Issue
16
Start page
3769
End page
3771
Editorial or Peer reviewed
REVIEWED
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EPFL
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February 9, 2006
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