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<b>PALLADIUM-CATALYSED TRANSFER HYDROGENATION OF ALKENES IN THE PRESENCE OF ZINC POWDER AND VARIOUS ORGANIC ACIDS</b>
Abstract
Catalytic transfer hydrogenation using palladium(II) chloride, zinc powder and various organic acids proved effective for the reduction of a variety of alkenes at ambient temperature and atmospheric pressure. The method was found to be convenient, economical and uses a stable nonpyrophoric catalyst.
KEY WORDS: Catalytic transfer hydrogenation, Hydrogenation of alkenes, Palladium(II) chloride, Zinc powder, Organic acids, Nonpyrophoric catalyst
Bull. Chem. Soc. Ethiop. 2005, 19(1), 149-152.
KEY WORDS: Catalytic transfer hydrogenation, Hydrogenation of alkenes, Palladium(II) chloride, Zinc powder, Organic acids, Nonpyrophoric catalyst
Bull. Chem. Soc. Ethiop. 2005, 19(1), 149-152.