| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1302113 | Inorganic Chemistry Communications | 2011 | 4 Pages |
In the transfer hydrogenation of aromatic/aliphatic carbonyl compounds using iso-propanol–potassium hydroxide mixture as hydrogen donor, a mixed ligand Ru(II) complex, prepared from xantphos ligand and RuCl2(dmso)4, was examined. Besides, the solid state structure of the Ru (II) complex was determined using X-ray single crystallography. The catalytic reactivity of the complex was remarkable (up to 99%) and the catalyst showed more efficiency in the reduction of ketones than aldehydes.
Graphical abstractFigure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slideResearch highlights► [Ru (P,O,P-xantphos) (S-dmso) Cl2], 1, was synthesized by simple procedures. ► Structure of 1 was determined by X-ray crystallography. ► 1 was tested in transfer hydrogenation of carbonyl compounds.
