Sol-gel entrapped chiral rhodium and ruthenium complexes as recyclable catalysts for the hydrogenation of itaconic acid

Faina Gelman, David Avnir*, Herbert Schumann, Jochanan Blum

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Abstract

Chiral Ru-BINAP, Rh-DIOP and Rh-BPPM complexes have been physically entrapped in sol-gel matrices. The resulting materials are recyclable leach- proof catalysts for enantioselective hydrogenation of itaconic acid. Chiral methylsuccinic acid of o.p. up to 78% is obtained. The complexes, including the water insoluble Ru-BINAP derivatives, react both in organic and in aqueous media.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)123-128
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical
Volume146
Issue number1-2
DOIs
StatePublished - 20 Oct 1999

Keywords

  • Enantioselective hydrogenation
  • Immobilized catalysts
  • Rhodium
  • Ruthenium
  • Sol-gel

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