title: Selective iron-catalyzed transfer hydrogenation of terminal alkynes.
abstract: A novel iron-catalyzed transfer hydrogenation of alkynes to the corresponding alkenes applying formic acid as a hydrogen donor is reported. An in situ combination of Fe(BF(4))(2)·6H(2)O and tetraphos allows for highly selective hydrogenation of a broad range of aromatic and aliphatic alkynes tolerating different functional groups.
authors.affiliation: Leibniz-Institut für Katalyse an der Universität Rostock e.V., Albert-Einstein-Str. 29a, 18059 Rostock, Germany.
authors.forename: Gerrit
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Wienhöfer
authors.forename: Felix A
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Westerhaus
authors.forename: Rajenahally V
authors.initials: RV
authors.lastname: Jagadeesh
authors.forename: Kathrin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Junge
authors.forename: Henrik
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Junge
authors.forename: Matthias
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Beller