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Metal phosphine complex

US4187241A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 10, 1978
Grant dateFeb 5, 1980
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Expiry dateMay 10, 1998

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J2531/822
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Novel Group IB and IIB metal phosphine complexes are disclosed. These complexes are reacted with rhodium complex precursors to form useful enantioselective hydrogenation catalysts. Also disclosed is a method of preparing useful compounds having optical activity such as natural products and compounds useful as flavors and fragrances.

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