The Influence of the Catalytic Base on the Course of Transfer Hydrogenation of Acetophenone on a Ruthenium Catalyst

Authors

  • J. Pecháček Department of Organic Technology, University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague
  • M. Kuzma Department of Organic Technology, University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague
  • P. Kačer Department of Organic Technology, University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague

Keywords:

transfer hydrogenation, the influence of the base

Abstract

In the presented work, a highly active catalyst for the transfer hydrogenation of ketones was prepared. By reaction testing with acetophenone as a model substrate, the influence of the catalytic base on the activity of the catalyst was assessed. Potassium tert-butoxide was ultimately found to be the most suitable base, providing highest activity of the catalyst. Subsequently it was discovered that the base plays an important role in the activation of the substrate.

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Published

2016-10-15

How to Cite

Pecháček, J., Kuzma, M., & Kačer, P. (2016). The Influence of the Catalytic Base on the Course of Transfer Hydrogenation of Acetophenone on a Ruthenium Catalyst. Chemické Listy, 110(10), 716–720. Retrieved from http://blog.chemicke-listy.cz/ojs3/index.php/chemicke-listy/article/view/156

Issue

Vol. 110 No. 10 (2016)

Section

Articles