Generation of Hydrogen from Zero‐Valent Iron and Water: Catalytic Transfer Hydrogenation of Olefins in Presence of Pd/C. Issue 11 (23rd September 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Patil, Rajendra D.; Sasson, Yoel
• Is Part Of: Asian journal of organic chemistry. Volume 4:Issue 11(2015:Nov.)
• Page Start: 1258
• Page End: 1261
• Publication Date: 2015-09-23
• Subjects: alkenes -- heterogeneous catalysis -- iron -- magnetite -- transfer hydrogenation -- water; Chemistry, Organic -- Periodicals; Organic compounds -- Synthesis -- Periodicals; 547.005
• DOI: 10.1002/ajoc.201500292
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2193-5807

Abstract

Abstract: A non‐hazordous and mild protocol was developed for an efficient reduction of alkenes to alkanes using "iron‐activated water" and catalytic Pd/C (2.5 mol %). Water functions as a hydrogen source without any external acid or base and in the absence of another solvent. The Pd/C catalyst was recovered and recycled. In the course of the reaction zero valent iron is oxidized to magnetite. Abstract : Drawn to it like a magnet : A non‐hazardous and mild protocol was developed for an efficient reduction of alkenes to alkanes using "iron‐activated water" and catalytic Pd/C (2.5 mol %). Water functions as a hydrogen source without any external acid or base and in the absence of another solvent. The Pd/C catalyst was recovered and recycled. In the course of the reaction zero valent iron is oxidized to magnetite.