A tripodal sulfur ligand for the selective ruthenium-catalysed hydrogenation of dimethyl oxalate.
The first example of a catalyst utilising a sulfur-based ligand [MeC(CH2SBu)3] for the selective hydrogenation of dimethyl oxalate to methyl glycolate is reported.
Boardman
Brian
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Sasol Technology UK, St Andrews Laboratory, Purdie Building, North Haugh, St Andrews, Fife, UK KY11 8FJ.
Hanton
Martin J
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van Rensburg
Hendrik
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Tooze
Robert P
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