Hydrogenation of Alkenes with NaBH<sub>4</sub>, CH<sub>3</sub>CO<sub>2</sub>H, Pd/C in the Presence of O- and N-Benzyl Functions — Oak Academic Publishing
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Hydrogenation of Alkenes with NaBH<sub>4</sub>, CH<sub>3</sub>CO<sub>2</sub>H, Pd/C in the Presence of O- and N-Benzyl Functions
Department of Chemistry, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Department of Chemistry, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
1 Department of Chemistry, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
2 Department of Chemistry, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
NaBH 4 , CH 3 CO 2 H, Pd/C has been described as an effective reagent system to hydrogenate alkenes. Here, we show that the hydrogenation occurs chemoselectively, making it possible to hydrogenate alkenes under Pd/C catalysis with hydrogen created in situ without O- or N-debenzylation.
KeywordsAlkene HydrogenationBenzyl EtherBenzyl EsterN-Benzyl Group
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