Abstract
The synthesis of [Rh-2(COD)(2)(dppm)(mu(2)-Cl)] BF4 (1) (COD) 1,5-cyclooctadiene, dppm) bis(diphenylphosphino) methane) from simple precursors is reported. This is a rare example of a dirhodium complex with an open [Rh-2(mu(2)-dppm)(mu(2)-Cl)] core. The complex has been used to affect the hydrogenation of styrene and benzo[b] thiophene with total selectivity and competitive rates of reaction. The recycling of the catalyst has been achieved by the entrapment of 1 in silica by a sol-gel method to produce a recyclable solid catalyst.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3912-3919 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Organometallics |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 16 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 31 Jul 2006 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry