title: Tandem semi-hydrogenation/isomerization of propargyl alcohols to saturated carbonyl analogues by dodecanethiolate-capped palladium nanoparticle catalysts.
abstract: The efficient one-pot conversion of propargyl alcohols to their saturated carbonyl analogues is carried out for the first time using metal nanoparticle catalysts, dodecanethiolate-capped Pd nanoparticles. Kinetic studies reveal that the reaction progresses through a semi-hydrogenation intermediate (allyl alcohols) followed by isomerization to carbonyls.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, California State University, Long Beach. 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90840-9507, United States.
authors.forename: Diego J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Gavia
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, California State University, Long Beach. 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90840-9507, United States.
authors.forename: Jordan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Koeppen
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, California State University, Long Beach. 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90840-9507, United States.
authors.forename: Elham
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Sadeghmoghaddam
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, California State University, Long Beach. 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90840-9507, United States.
authors.forename: Young-Seok
authors.initials: YS
authors.lastname: Shon