Synthesis and Structure of a Cationic Ruthenium(II) Complex and It's Catalytic Activity Towards Transfer Hydrogenation of Aldehydes and Ketones

Abstract

A new cationic ruthenium(II) complex, [Ru(PPh 3 )(CH 3 CN) 2 LCl]Cl·5CHCl3 {L = N-(diphenylphosphino)pyridin-2-amine} has been synthesized and structurally characterized. The complex is an efficient catalyst for the transfer hydrogenation aldehydes and ketones. It can catalyze intramolecular transfer hydrogenation.