Abstract
The ruthenium complex [RuCl2(IiPr)(p-cymene)] catalyzes the direct condensation of primary alcohols into esters and lactones with the release of hydrogen gas. The reaction is most effective with linear aliphatic alcohols and 1,4-diols and is believed to proceed with a ruthenium dihydride as the catalytically active species.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Organometallics |
Volume | 30 |
Pages (from-to) | 6044-6048 |
ISSN | 0276-7333 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |