The FeBr3-Catalyzed Transfer Hydrogenation of Styrene Derivatives under Mild Reaction Conditions

Synlett DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1751572 The transfer hydrogenation of alkenes was realized by using a simple transition-metal compound (FeBr3) and 1,4-cyclohexadiene (1,4-CHD) as the hydrogen donor. The conversion of a number of di- and trisubstituted alkenes was investigated, and even a tetrasubstituted alkene was successfully converted. Compared with previously published work with the more expensive InBr3, the reaction times were considerably reduced and significantly milder reaction conditions could be applied. Interestingly, a transformation that was catalytic in 1,4-CHD, with molecular hydrogen as a stoichiometric reducing agent at 1 bar, was also accomplished. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Synlett - March 1, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Kail, Sascha Hilt, Gerhard Tags: letter Source Type: research