A palladium nanoparticle-nanomicelle combination for the stereoselective semihydrogenation of alkynes in water at room temperature.

ABSTRACT: The addition of NaBH4 to Pd(OAc)2 in water containing nanomicelles leads to the generation of H2 and Pd nanoparticles. Subsequent reduction of disubstituted alkynes affords Z-alkenes in high yields. These reactions are general, take place in water at ambient temperatures, and offer recycling of the aqueous reaction mixture along with low overall E Factors.

SUBMITTER: Slack ED 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4448917 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature