Open AccessHeterobimetallic Complexes as Catalyst Precursors for the Oppenauer-Type Oxidation of Alcohols
Author(s) -
Sébastien Gauthier,
Kay Severin
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
chimia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2673-2424
pISSN - 0009-4293
DOI - 10.2533/000942905777676812
Subject(s) - catalysis , acetone , alcohol oxidation , chemistry , solvent , organic chemistry , catalytic oxidation
A heterobimetallic Ru(II)-Rh(I) complex has been identified as a potent catalyst precursor for the Oppenauer-type oxidation of alcohols. With 0.1–0.5 mol% of this complex and K2CO3 as the co-catalyst, it is possible to oxidize secondary and primary alcohols at ambient temperature using acetone as the solvent and oxidation agent.