title: Ruthenium pincer-catalyzed synthesis of substituted γ-butyrolactones using hydrogen autotransfer methodology.
abstract: The ruthenium pincer-catalyzed synthesis of γ-butyrolactones from 1,2-diols and malonates using borrowing-hydrogen methodology is reported. This regioselective domino-process takes place through catalytic C-C bond formation, followed by intramolecular transesterification. Herein, we show the Ru-MACHO-BH complex as a valuable catalyst in hydrogen autotransfer reactions.
authors.affiliation: Leibniz-Institute für Katalyse e.V. an der Universität Rostock, Albert-Einstein-Straße 29a, 18059 Rostock, Germany. Matthias.Beller@catalysis.de.
authors.forename: Miguel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Peña-López
authors.forename: Helfried
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Neumann
authors.forename: Matthias
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Beller
mesh_terms: D015107:4-Butyrolactone / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000737:chemistry*; D002384:Catalysis; D060326:Chemistry Techniques, Synthetic; D006859:Hydrogen / Q000737:chemistry*; D012428:Ruthenium / Q000737:chemistry*
chemical_list: D012428:Ruthenium; D006859:Hydrogen; D015107:4-Butyrolactone