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Hydrogenation and Hydrogenolysis in Synthetic Organic Chemistry

Author : A.P.G. Kieboom
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Hydrogenation and Hydrogenolysis in Synthetic Organic Chemistry written by A.P.G. Kieboom and published by Springer. This book was released on 1977-03-31 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Numerous examples are known of the application of catalyzed hydrogenation and hydrogenolysis reactions in synthetic organic chemistry. However, catalyst and reaction conditions are often chosen on the analogy of literature data without a good knowledge of the influence of reaction variables and of the structure of the reactant on the various possible modes of reaction. In order to improve such an intuitive procedure it is essential to dispose of an understanding of the reaction mechanisms which are operative in hydrogena tion and hydrogenolysis reactions and which govern i.a. the selectivity of a given pathway with respect to consecutive and parallel reactions. Although organic chemistry and, in particular, hydrogenation and hydro genolysis reactions remain an experimental science this book has been written to give the organic chemist the insight and know-how necessary to apply these reactions successfully to synthetic problems. I warmly recommend it as a book which will enable the organic chemist to rationalize many of the phenomena of catalytic hydrogenation and hydrogenolysis reactions, whereby it surely helps the organic chemist to solve forthcoming synthetic problems in this field. In addition, it seems to me a useful book for physical and physical-organic chemists working in the field of homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis. Finally, the ten years' experience of both authors in the field of catalysis and synthetic organic chemistry - as reflected by some forty publications guarantees a well-considered review containing many examples directly from the bench.

Hydrogenation and Hydrogenolysis in Synthetic Organic Chemistry

Author : Hilde Kieboom
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 157 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (492 download)

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Download or read book Hydrogenation and Hydrogenolysis in Synthetic Organic Chemistry written by Hilde Kieboom and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Catalytic Hydrogenation in Organic Syntheses

Author : Rylander
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0323138535
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (231 download)

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Download or read book Catalytic Hydrogenation in Organic Syntheses written by Rylander and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2012-12-02 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Catalytic Hydrogenation in Organic Syntheses focuses on the process of catalytic hydrogenation in organic synthesis. This book gives the reader easy access to catalytic history, to show what can be done and how to do it. A variety of working generalities and common sense guides are given as aids in selecting catalytic metal, catalyst support, concentration of metal and catalyst, solvent, and reaction conditions. All manner of hydrogenation catalysts are considered and mechanisms of hydrogenation are presented at a level that is useful to the synthetic organic chemist. This volume is comprised of 15 chapters and begins with an overview of catalytic hydrogenation and heterogeneous hydrogenation catalysts, along with hydrogenation reactors and reaction conditions. The discussion then shifts to the hydrogenation of compounds such as acetylenes, olefins, aldehydes, ketones, nitriles, oximes, acids, esters, lactones, anhydrides, and nitro compounds as well as carbocyclic aromatics and heterocyclic compounds. The reader is also introduced to reductive alkylation, catalytic dehydrohalogenation, and hydrogenolysis of small rings. A chapter on miscellaneous hydrogenolyses concludes the book. This book will be of interest to organic chemists working in the field of catalytic hydrogenation.

Homogeneous Hydrogenation in Organic Chemistry

Author : F.J. McQuillin
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9401018782
Total Pages : 141 pages
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Book Synopsis Homogeneous Hydrogenation in Organic Chemistry by : F.J. McQuillin

Download or read book Homogeneous Hydrogenation in Organic Chemistry written by F.J. McQuillin and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Organic chemistry is constantly concerned with effecting reactions at a particular centre in a complex molecule, and if possible with a high and predictable level of stereoselectivity. In the light of much accumulated ex perience within organic chemistry it is usually possible to assess the likeli hood of alternative reaction pathways at least qualitatively. However, well based expectations can be falsified, and the experiments directed to the synthesis of vitamin B12 which led to Woodward's recognition of orbital symmetry control in organic chemistry are an instructive example. Our limi tations in this respect are very much accentuated in the case of hetero geneous reactions, which present additional problems, and except for very well studied instances, heterogeneous catalysis has remained a relatively empirical area of chemistry. Knowledge in this area has, however, been greatly improved by the development of transition metal complexes which replicate the catalytic properties of the metals, and are effective in a homo geneous reaction system. This development has advanced our understanding of catalysis by making it possible to interpret reactions in strictly molecular terms. In addition, these homogeneously active complexes are frequently more selective than their heterogeneous metallic counterparts either in discriminating between different functional centres in a molecule or in of fering better stereoselectivity. Homogeneous catalysts have now been devised for a number of organic chemical reactions, including hydrogenation, carbonylation, polymerisa tion, and isomerisation and dismutation of alkenes.

Heterogeneous Catalysis in Organic Chemistry

Author : Gerard V. Smith
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 008052480X
Total Pages : 363 pages
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Download or read book Heterogeneous Catalysis in Organic Chemistry written by Gerard V. Smith and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 1999-06-30 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The features of this book which will be of special interest to academic organic chemists are the introduction (Chapter 1), which presents a short course on the concepts and language of heterogeneous catalysis, covers organic reaction mechanisms of hydrogenation (Chapter 2), hydrogenolysis (Chapter 4), and oxidation (Chapter 6), a presents problems and solutions specific for running heterogeneous catalytic organic reactions in solution. These materials can supplement advanced chemistry courses. Most synthetic organic chemists use a variety of "protecting groups" which they attach to functional groups (reactive groups of atoms) while some reaction is being conducted on another part of the molecule. These protecting groups prevent reactions of the functional groups during other reactions and are removed later by a heterogeneous catalytic method called hydrogenolysis. One unique feature of this book, not found in other books on catalysis, is an exhaustive chapter (Chapter 4) on hydrogenolysis, which is dredged from the recent synthetic literature published by modern organic chemists. Academic organic chemists should find this chapter extremely useful and may wish to adopt the book as a supplement for advanced organic chemistry courses designed for seniors and for graduate students. It will also be useful for professors and their research groups engaged in synthetic organic chemistry. Many academic organic chemists are not aware of recent advances in heterogeneous enantioselective catalysis (Chapter 3) or in selective low temperature, liquid phase heterogeneous catalytic oxidations by hydrogen peroxide (Chapter 6). These specialty topics are timely and may be new to academic organic chemists and can be used to supplement their advanced courses. Several features of this book will also be of special interest to industrial chemists who are unfamiliar with heterogeneous catalysis. Many good organic chemists are hire by industry. They synthesize a new compound using standard organic synthetic techniques but are informed by their supervisor that they must convert some of their synthetic steps into heterogeneous catalytic steps. They may not have been exposed to heterogeneous catalysis and have few places to turn. This book offers them a crash course in heterogeneous catalysis as well as many examples of reactions and conditions with which they can start their search. Those industrial organic chemists already familiar with heterogeneous catalysis will find this book useful as a reference to many examples in the recent literature. They will find recent surface science discoveries correlated with heterogeneous catalysis or organic reactions and mechanistic suggestions designed to stimulate innovative nontraditional thinking about organic reactions on surfaces. Written by organic chemists for organic chemists Introduces heterogeneous catalysis concepts and language Presents a comprehensive compilation of protecting group removal procedures Covers liquid-phase hydrogenations, hydrogenolysis, and oxidations Addresses heterogeneous methods for producing pure enantiomers of chiral products Examines the emerging field of heterogenized homogeneous catalysts Mixes practical applications with mechanistic interpretations

Catalytic Hydrogenation in Organic Synthesis

Author : Morris Freifelder
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Catalytic Hydrogenation in Organic Synthesis written by Morris Freifelder and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1978-11 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on over 22 years of experience, this book presents a substantial accumulation of knowledge. Clearly and understandably written, it gives detailed descriptions of many experiments, providing step-by-step procedures along with personal notes and observations, directions, suggestions, and safety precautions. The yields obtained in these experiments are good to excellent, and most of the hydrogenations discussed are carried out under very mild conditions.

Hydrogenation and hydrogenolysis in synthetic organic chemistry

Author : A.P.G. Kieboom
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9789401175890
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (758 download)

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Book Synopsis Hydrogenation and hydrogenolysis in synthetic organic chemistry by : A.P.G. Kieboom

Download or read book Hydrogenation and hydrogenolysis in synthetic organic chemistry written by A.P.G. Kieboom and published by Springer. This book was released on 1977-04-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Numerous examples are known of the application of catalyzed hydrogenation and hydrogenolysis reactions in synthetic organic chemistry. However, catalyst and reaction conditions are often chosen on the analogy of literature data without a good knowledge of the influence of reaction variables and of the structure of the reactant on the various possible modes of reaction. In order to improve such an intuitive procedure it is essential to dispose of an understanding of the reaction mechanisms which are operative in hydrogena tion and hydrogenolysis reactions and which govern i.a. the selectivity of a given pathway with respect to consecutive and parallel reactions. Although organic chemistry and, in particular, hydrogenation and hydro genolysis reactions remain an experimental science this book has been written to give the organic chemist the insight and know-how necessary to apply these reactions successfully to synthetic problems. I warmly recommend it as a book which will enable the organic chemist to rationalize many of the phenomena of catalytic hydrogenation and hydrogenolysis reactions, whereby it surely helps the organic chemist to solve forthcoming synthetic problems in this field. In addition, it seems to me a useful book for physical and physical-organic chemists working in the field of homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis. Finally, the ten years' experience of both authors in the field of catalysis and synthetic organic chemistry - as reflected by some forty publications guarantees a well-considered review containing many examples directly from the bench.

Homogeneous Hydrogenation

Author : P.A. Chaloner
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9401717915
Total Pages : 293 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book Homogeneous Hydrogenation written by P.A. Chaloner and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-11-11 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Homogeneous hydrogenation is one of the most thoroughly studied fields of homogeneous catalysis. The results of these studies have proved to be most important for an understanding of the underlying principles of the activation of small molecules by transition metal complexes. During the past three decades homogeneous hydrogenation has found widespread application in organic chemistry, including the production of important pharmaceuticals, especially where a sophisticated degree of selectivity is required. This volume presents a general account of the main principles and applications of homogeneous hydrogenation by transition metal complexes. Special attention is devoted to the mechanisms by which these processes occur, and the role of the recently discovered complexes of molecular hydrogen is described. Sources of hydrogen, other than H2, are also considered (transfer hydrogenation). The latest achievements in highly stereoselective hydrogenations have made possible many new applications in organic synthesis. These applications are documented by giving details of the reduction of important unsaturated substrates (alkenes, alkynes, aldehydes and ketones, nitrocompounds, etc.). Hydrogenation in biphasic and phase transfer catalyzed systems is also described. Finally, a discussion of the biochemical routes of H2 activation highlights the similarities and differences in performing hydrogenation in both natural and synthetic systems. For researchers working in the fields of homogeneous catalysis, especially in areas such as pharmaceuticals, plastics and fine chemicals.

Reduction

Author : Barry M. Trost
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0080912516
Total Pages : 1166 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Reduction written by Barry M. Trost and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 1992-09-08 with total page 1166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume contains 37 chapters on methods for reducing functional groups, organized into four main parts. (i) Reduction of C=X systems, where X is an electronegative heteroatom, divided into 14 chapters based on the degree of reduction, the oxidation level of the C=X substrate, and on the nature of the reagent. (ii) Reduction of X=Y systems, divided into three chapters, covering the reduction of such groups as nitro, azo, and the various kinds of P=O and S=O groups. (iii) Reduction of C=C and C≡C, divided into 12 chapters based on the method of reduction, with aromatic, heteroaromatic, and conjugated systems treated separately, and including an extensive discussion of hydrometallation. (iv) Reduction of single bonds, C-X to C-H, in eight chapters, including the hydrogenolysis of the various kinds of C-X bonds, the reduction of epoxides, and the reduction of vinyl derivatives to alkenes. Each chapter includes a discussion of chemoselectivity, regioselectivity, and stereoselectivity, wherever it is appropriate, and most include advice on the reagent of choice, and the mechanistic basis of the various methods of reduction. In short, it is, within the space available, as near to a comprehensive account of reduction in organic chemistry as one could hope for.

Hydrogen Bonding in Organic Synthesis

Author : Petri M. Pihko
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 3527627855
Total Pages : 395 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (276 download)

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Download or read book Hydrogen Bonding in Organic Synthesis written by Petri M. Pihko and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-09-09 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This first comprehensive overview of the rapidly growing field emphasizes the use of hydrogen bonding as a tool for organic synthesis, especially catalysis. As such, it covers such topics as enzyme chemistry, organocatalysis and total synthesis, all unified by the unique advantages of hydrogen bonding in the construction of complex molecules from simple precursors. Providing everything you need to know, this is a definite must for every synthetic chemist in academia and industry.

Handbook of Heterogeneous Catalytic Hydrogenation for Organic Synthesis

Author : Shigeo Nishimura
Publisher : Wiley-Interscience
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 728 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Heterogeneous Catalytic Hydrogenation for Organic Synthesis written by Shigeo Nishimura and published by Wiley-Interscience. This book was released on 2001-04-17 with total page 728 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete guide to the most important reduction method in organic synthesis The most comprehensive reference in the field, Handbook of Heterogeneous Catalytic Hydrogenation for Organic Synthesis provides synthetic chemists and chemical engineers in fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals with detailed experimental guidelines for heterogeneous catalytic hydrogenation. Organized by functional groups for ready reference and featuring detailed examples of hundreds of reactions, this handbook covers hydrogenations of alkenes, alkynes, aldehydes and ketones, nitriles, imines, nitro and nitroso compounds, carboxylic acids and esters, and aromatic and heterocyclic compounds. In addition, coverage includes the preparation of amines by reductive alkylation and the hydrogenolysis of a variety of compounds. Examples of hydrogenation of functional groups and reaction pathways are illustrated with numerous equations and schemes. Practitioners will appreciate the plenitude of experimental details given for most of the reactions selected, including amounts of reagents and catalysts, reaction temperatures, hydrogen pressures, and reaction times. They will also find helpful the more than one hundred tables included throughout the book detailing the effects of key factors governing rate and selectivity, such as compound structure, the nature of catalysts and supports, and the nature of solvents. Researchers will benefit from the introductory chapters covering an array of hydrogenation catalysts, including nickel, cobalt, copper, iron, platinum group metals, rhenium, and other oxide and sulfide catalysts, as well as reactors and reaction conditions.

Science of Synthesis: Catalytic Reduction in Organic Synthesis

Author : Johannes G. de Vries
Publisher : Thieme
ISBN 13 : 3132406244
Total Pages : 667 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (324 download)

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Download or read book Science of Synthesis: Catalytic Reduction in Organic Synthesis written by Johannes G. de Vries and published by Thieme. This book was released on 2018-07-13 with total page 667 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Catalytic reductions are among the most used synthetic transformations, and the past 15 years have seen great progress in this field. Science of Synthesis: Catalytic Reduction in Organic Synthesis includes the latest developments, as well as selective coverage of more well-established methods. Both heterogeneous and homogeneous catalytic systems are covered, and enantioselective methodology is well represented. There is a focus on the use of metal nanoparticles, both in suspension as well as on solid supports. Furthermore, the advent of research on the conversion of renewable resources into fuels and chemicals has given a great impetus to the field, as deoxygenations are often the first step in the conversion of biomass and this can often be achieved using hydrogenation or hydrogenolysis reactions. Scope, limitations, and mechanism of the reactions are discussed and key experimental procedures are included.

Hydrogenation

Author : S. David Jackson
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN 13 : 3110545217
Total Pages : 203 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (15 download)

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Download or read book Hydrogenation written by S. David Jackson and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2018-09-24 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book gives a comprehensive overview of modern hydrogenation methods used in organic synthesis.In clearly structured chapters, the authors cover the catalysts, scope and limitations of their application, and the techniques for hydrogenation of carbon-carbon, carbon-heteroatom and heteroatom-heteroatom multiple bonds.

Catalysis in Organic Syntheses

Author : William H. Jones
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 1483262049
Total Pages : 325 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (832 download)

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Download or read book Catalysis in Organic Syntheses written by William H. Jones and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Catalysis in Organic Syntheses contains the proceedings of the Seventh Conference on Catalysis in Organic Syntheses held in Chicago, 5-7 June 1978. The conference was sponsored by The Organic Reactions Catalysis Society, an affiliate of The Catalysis Society. Most of the papers reflect the main interest of the Society membership, namely, the application of catalysis as a tool for the synthetic organic chemist rather than studies of catalytic phenomena per se, the latter subject being amply covered in other symposia. It is not surprising then that the largest group of papers deal with catalytic hydrogenation, the catalytic reaction most often encountered in organic synthesis. Other subjects in the burgeoning field of catalysis are not neglected however, as evidenced by papers on the spectroscopic evaluation of catalysts, homogenous catalysis by organometallic complexes, and the catalysis of coal conversion. Finally a group of papers explore some safety considerations in performing catalytic transformations.

Homogeneous Hydrogenation with Non-Precious Catalysts

Author : Johannes F. Teichert
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 352734439X
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (273 download)

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Download or read book Homogeneous Hydrogenation with Non-Precious Catalysts written by Johannes F. Teichert and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-02-03 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide and comprehensive review of the most recent advances in homogeneous hydrogenation with non-precious catalysts In recent years a great deal of research has been applied to homogeneous hydrogenation with non-precious catalysis. Homogeneous Hydrogenation with Non-Precious Catalysts offers a review of the latest developments and advances in the field. In addition, the book explores the transition metal catalysis and the concept of frustrated-lewis-pair (FLP) and enzymatic processes. The editor?a noted expert on the topic?discusses the various catalysts and puts the focus on the synthetic vantage point, highlighting the functional group transformation enabled by the respective catalyst. Homogeneous Hydrogenation with Non-Precious Catalysts also presents the industrial view of the topic and includes an overview of the various catalysts by functional group transformations. This important book: -Offers a comprehensive presentation of the newest development in this emerging field -Highlights the transition metal catalysis, the frustrated-lewis-pair (FLP) concept, and enzymatic processes -Provides an industrial perspective of the topic -Includes an overview of the various catalysis by functional group transformations Written for organic chemists, researchers in synthetic chemistry, and industry professionals, Homogeneous Hydrogenation with Non-Precious Catalysts offers a comprehensive and accessible guide to the most recent advances in the field. [/COPY_WEB_CATALOG]

Modern Reduction Methods

Author : Pher G. Andersson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 3527622128
Total Pages : 522 pages
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Download or read book Modern Reduction Methods written by Pher G. Andersson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-09-08 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With its comprehensive overview of modern reduction methods, this book features high quality contributions allowing readers to find reliable solutions quickly and easily. The monograph treats the reduction of carbonyles, alkenes, imines and alkynes, as well as reductive aminations and cross and heck couplings, before finishing off with sections on kinetic resolutions and hydrogenolysis. An indispensable lab companion for every chemist.

Science of Synthesis: Catalytic Reduction in Organic Synthesis

Author : Johannes G. de Vries
Publisher : Thieme
ISBN 13 : 3132406295
Total Pages : 705 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (324 download)

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Download or read book Science of Synthesis: Catalytic Reduction in Organic Synthesis written by Johannes G. de Vries and published by Thieme. This book was released on 2018-07-13 with total page 705 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Catalytic reductions are among the most used synthetic transformations, and the past 15 years have seen great progress in this field. Science of Synthesis: Catalytic Reduction in Organic Synthesis includes the latest developments, as well as selective coverage of more well-established methods. Both heterogeneous and homogeneous catalytic systems are covered, and enantioselective methodology is well represented. There is a focus on the use of metal nanoparticles, both in suspension as well as on solid supports. Furthermore, the advent of research on the conversion of renewable resources into fuels and chemicals has given a great impetus to the field, as deoxygenations are often the first step in the conversion of biomass and this can often be achieved using hydrogenation or hydrogenolysis reactions. Scope, limitations, and mechanism of the reactions are discussed and key experimental procedures are included.