Mechanistic Study of a Ru-Xantphos Catalyst for Tandem Alcohol Dehydrogenation and Reductive Aryl-Ether Cleavage

We employ density functional theory (DFT) calculations and kinetics measurements to understand the mechanism of a xantphos-containing molecular ruthenium catalyst acting on an alkyl aryl ether linkage similar to that found in lignin to produce acetophenone and phenol. The most favorable reaction pat...

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Autores principales: Chmely, S, Kim, S, Ciesielski, P, Jimenez-Oses, G, Paton, R, Beckham, G
Formato: Journal article
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: 2013