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Abstract
Alcohols and aldehydes are oxidised to the corresponding methyl esters by reaction with methanol in the presence of crotononitrile as a hydrogen acceptor using a catalyst combination of Ru(PPh3)(3)(CO)H-2 with xantphos.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1578-1581 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Synthesis |
Volume | 9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 4 May 2009 |
Keywords
- esters
- catalysis
- alcohols
- hydrogen transfer
- ruthenium
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SYNTHETIC APPLICATIONS OF CATALYTIC RUTHENIUM COMPLEXES
Williams, J. (PI) & Whittlesey, M. (CoI)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
1/10/07 → 30/09/11
Project: Research council