Robust cyclometallated Ir(III) catalysts for the homogeneous hydrogenation of N-heterocycles under mild conditions

Chem Commun (Camb). 2013 Aug 14;49(63):7052-4. doi: 10.1039/c3cc44567d.

Abstract

Cyclometallated Cp*Ir(N^C)Cl complexes derived from N-aryl ketimines are highly active catalysts for the reduction of N-heterocycles under ambient conditions and 1 atm H2 pressure. The reaction tolerates a broad range of other potentially reducible functionalities and does not require the use of specialised equipment, additives or purified solvent.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Catalysis
  • Coordination Complexes / chemistry
  • Crystallography, X-Ray
  • Heterocyclic Compounds / chemistry*
  • Hydrogenation
  • Imines / chemistry
  • Iridium / chemistry*
  • Molecular Conformation
  • Nitriles / chemistry
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Pressure
  • Quinolines / chemistry
  • Solvents / chemistry

Substances

  • Coordination Complexes
  • Heterocyclic Compounds
  • Imines
  • Nitriles
  • Quinolines
  • Solvents
  • ketimine
  • Iridium