Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
1323505 Journal of Organometallic Chemistry 2012 5 Pages PDF
Abstract

The compound, [Ru(dppe)2(CH3CN)Cl][BPh4] (1) has been synthesized from the precursor complex, [(PPh3)2Ru(CH3CN)3Cl][BPh4]. The complex has been structurally characterized. This complex has been found to be an efficient catalyst for the anti-Markovnikov addition of carboxylic acids to alkynes.

Graphical abstractFigure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slideHighlights► Synthesis and structure of [Ru(dppe)2(CH3CN)Cl][BPh4]. ► Regioselective anti-Markovnikov addition of carboxylic acids to alkynes. ► Synthesis of Z-vinyl ester catalyzed by [Ru(dppe)2(CH3CN)Cl][BPh4].

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