Poly(ethylene Glycol) (400) as Superior Solvent Medium against Ionic Liquids for Catalytic Hydrogenations with PtO₂

Srivari Chandrasekhar,* Samala Jaya Prakash and Chennamaneni Lohitha Rao

*Organic Division-1, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad 500007, India, Email: srivariciict.res.in

S. Chandrasekhar, S. Y. Prakash, C. L. Rao, J. Org. Chem., 2006, 71, 2196-2199.

DOI: 10.1021/jo052604x

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Abstract

Poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) (400) has been found to be a superior solvent over ionic liquids by severalfold in promoting the hydrogenation of various functional groups using Adams' catalyst. Both the catalyst and PEG were recycled efficiently over 10 runs without loss of activity, and without substrate cross contamination.

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Key Words

Hydrogenation (Unsaturated Compounds, Alkenes, Nitro Compounds, Azides)

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ID: J42-Y2006-730