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Improved process for hydrogenating aldehydes and ketones by employing anionic group VIII metal hydride compositions as hydrogenation catalysts

US4418227A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 20, 1980
Grant dateNov 29, 1983
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Expiry dateOct 20, 2000

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C2601/14
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A novel class of compounds, anionic Group VIII metal hydrides containing phosphorus, arsenic and antimony organoligands is described, such as potassium tris and bis(triphenylphosphine) ruthenium hydride. The compounds are useful as homogeneous catalysts in the hydrogenation of aldehydes, ketones, olefins or alkynes. Processes for producing the compounds are also described.

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