title: Enantioselective hydrogenation of cyclic imines catalysed by Noyori-Ikariya half-sandwich complexes and their analogues.
abstract: A method for enantioselective hydrogenation of cyclic imines with gaseous hydrogen has been developed. Easily accessible Noyori-Ikariya Ru(II) and Rh(III) complexes can be used directly without an inert atmosphere. Substrate activation has been achieved by trifluoroacetic acid. A new hydroxyl-functionalized complex is reported, showing high activity in transfer hydrogenation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Organic Technology, University of Chemistry and Technology, Technická 5, CZ-166 28 Prague, Czech Republic. vilhanob@vscht.cz kacerp@vscht.cz.
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authors.lastname: Vilhanová
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authors.lastname: Šot
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authors.lastname: Pecháček
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authors.lastname: Zápal
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authors.lastname: Pažout
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authors.lastname: Maixner
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authors.lastname: Kuzma
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authors.lastname: Kačer