Hydrogenation of nitroarenes using defined iron-phosphine catalysts.
A novel iron-catalyzed hydrogenation of nitroarenes to the corresponding amines is reported. An in situ combination of Fe(BF4)2·6H2O and phosphine allows for highly selective hydrogenation of a broad range of aromatic and nitroarenes tolerating different functional groups.
Leibniz-Institut für Katalyse e.V., Albert Einstein Straße. 29a, 18059 Rostock, Germany. matthias.beller@catalysis.de.
Gerrit
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Wienhöfer
Mario
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Baseda-Krüger
Carolin
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Ziebart
Felix A
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Westerhaus
Wolfgang
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Baumann
Ralf
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Jackstell
Kathrin
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Junge
Matthias
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Beller
D000588:Amines / Q000737:chemistry; D002384:Catalysis; D005296:Ferrous Compounds / Q000737:chemistry*; D006865:Hydrogenation; D009578:Nitrobenzenes / Q000737:chemistry; D010720:Phosphines / Q000737:chemistry*
D000588:Amines; D005296:Ferrous Compounds; D009578:Nitrobenzenes; D010720:Phosphines; C036077:nitrobenzene; C044646:phosphine