Ruthenium‐Catalyzed Dehydrogenation Through an Intermolecular Hydrogen Atom Transfer Mechanism
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Date
2021-03-22Type
- Journal Article
Abstract
The direct dehydrogenation of alkanes is among the most efficient ways to access valuable alkene products. Although several catalysts have been designed to promote this transformation, they have unfortunately found limited applications in fine chemical synthesis. Here, we report a conceptually novel strategy for the catalytic, intermolecular dehydrogenation of alkanes using a ruthenium catalyst. The combination of a redox‐active ligand and a sterically hindered aryl radical intermediate has unleashed this novel strategy. Importantly, mechanistic investigations have been performed to provide a conceptual framework for the further development of this new catalytic dehydrogenation system. Show more
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https://doi.org/10.3929/ethz-b-000463824Publication status
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Journal / series
Angewandte Chemie. International EditionVolume
Pages / Article No.
Publisher
WileySubject
Dehydrogenation; aryl radical; hydrogenation atom transfer; redox-active-ligand; alkeneOrganisational unit
09634 - Morandi, Bill / Morandi, Bill
09634 - Morandi, Bill / Morandi, Bill
02024 - Small Molecule Crystallography Center
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