An outstanding catalyst for asymmetric transfer hydrogenation in aqueous solution and formic acid/triethylamine.
A Rh/tetramethylcyclopentadienyl complex containing a tethered functionality has been demonstrated to give excellent results in the asymmetric transfer hydrogenation of ketones in both aqueous and formic acid/triethylamine media.
Matharu
Daljit S
DS
Asymmetric Catalysis Group, Coventry, UK CV4 7AL.
Morris
David J
DJ
Clarkson
Guy J
GJ
Wills
Martin
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