Efficient hydrogenation of biomass derived cyclic di-esters to 1,2-diols
| Title | Efficient hydrogenation of biomass derived cyclic di-esters to 1,2-diols |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2012 |
| Authors | Balaraman, E, Fogler, E, Milstein, D |
| Journal | Chemical Communications |
| Volume | 48 |
| Issue | 8 |
| Pagination | 1111-1113 |
| Date Published | OCT |
| Abstract | The unprecedented homogeneous hydrogenation of cyclic di-esters, in particular biomass-derived glycolide and lactide, to the corresponding 1,2-diols is catalyzed by Ru(II) PNN (1) and Ru(II) CNN (2) pincer complexes under mild hydrogen pressure and (in the case of 1) neutral conditions. No racemization was observed when a chiral di-ester was used. |
| DOI | 10.1039/C1CC15778G |
| Funding Agency | Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) - India |
| Type of Journal (Indian or Foreign) | Foreign |
| Impact Factor (IF) | 6.378 |
Divison category:
Organic Chemistry