First practical cross-alkylation of primary alcohols with a new and recyclable impregnated iridium on magnetite catalyst.
A new impregnated iridium on magnetite catalyst has been prepared, characterized, used and recycled, up to ten times with practically the same activity, for the first practical cross-alkylation of primary alcohols. The catalyst showed a wide reaction scope, is easy to prepare and handle, and it could be removed from the reaction medium just by magnetic sequestering.
Dpto. Química Orgánica and Instituto de Síntesis Orgánica, Universidad de Alicante, Apdo. 99, E-03080 Alicante, Spain.
Rafael
R
Cano
Miguel
M
Yus
Diego J
DJ
Ramón