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Ruthenium-phosphine complex catalysts for asymmetric hydrogenations

US5596113A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 18, 1995
Grant dateJan 21, 1997
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D207/12
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

.beta.- or .gamma.-Ketoesters and .beta.- or .gamma.-ketoamides are asymmetrically reduced with a Ru(II)-BINAP derived catalyst at about 40.degree. C. and about 50 N/mm.sup.2 of hydrogen in the presence of a strong acid.

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