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Ruthenium catalysts and their use for asymmetric reduction of ketones

US9029540B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 24, 2014
Grant dateMay 12, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 24, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J2531/821
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed are novel ruthenium compounds of formula (Ia) and (Ib):wherein R1 and the moiety are defined herein. Also disclosed is a process for using these novel ruthenium compounds as catalysts for asymmetric hydrogenation and transfer hydrogenation of ketones with high reactivities and excellent selectivities.

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