Gregori BJ, Schmotz MWS, Jacobi von Wangelin A. Stereoselective Semi-Hydrogenations of Alkynes by First-Row (3d) Transition Metal Catalysts.
ChemCatChem 2022;
14:e202200886. [PMID:
36632425 PMCID:
PMC9825939 DOI:
10.1002/cctc.202200886]
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Abstract
The chemo- and stereoselective semi-hydrogenation of alkynes to alkenes is a fundamental transformation in synthetic chemistry, for which the use of precious 4d or 5d metal catalysts is well-established. In mankind's unwavering quest for sustainability, research focus has considerably veered towards the 3d metals. Given their high abundancy and availability as well as lower toxicity and noxiousness, they are undoubtedly attractive from both an economic and an environmental perspective. Herein, we wish to present noteworthy and groundbreaking examples for the use of 3d metal catalysts for diastereoselective alkyne semi-hydrogenation as we embark on a journey through the first-row transition metals.
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