Selective hydrogenation of nitroarenes using gum acacia supported Pt colloid an effective reusable catalyst in aqueous medium

An efficient green synthesis of Pt nanoparticles in water has been developed using gum acacia, both as reducing and stabilizing agent. The colloidal platinum efficiently catalyzes hydrogenation of nitroarenes to arylamines employing molecular hydrogen as the reductant. Excellent yields of products were obtained with a wide range of substrates and the catalyst was reused for several cycles with consistent activity.

Graphical abstractFigure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slideResearch highlights► Green synthesis of Pt nanoparticles using gum acacia. ► Characterization and application of GA–Pt nanoparticles in catalysis. ► Recyclable and efficient catalyst with consistent activity. ► Hydrogenation of nitroarenes to arylamines using molecular hydrogen as reductant.