Photodehydrogenation of alcohols catalysed by a single ruthenium N-Heterocyclic carbene complex

The transition metal catalyzed dehydrogenation of alcohols to carboxylate salts and H2 is an attractive tool due to their potential use as LOHCs (Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers). Still, most current methods encompass harsh conditions and two steps synthesis. Herein, we describe an efficient ruthen...

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Autores: Ibáñez-Ibáñez, Laura, Guisado-Barrios, Gregorio, Mata, José A.
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Institución:Universidad de Zaragoza
Repositorio:Zaguán. Repositorio Digital de la Universidad de Zaragoza
OAI Identifier:oai:zaguan.unizar.es:160866
Acceso en línea:http://zaguan.unizar.es/record/160866
Access Level:acceso abierto
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Sumario:The transition metal catalyzed dehydrogenation of alcohols to carboxylate salts and H2 is an attractive tool due to their potential use as LOHCs (Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers). Still, most current methods encompass harsh conditions and two steps synthesis. Herein, we describe an efficient ruthenium(II) catalyzed hydrogen production from benzylic alcohols to the corresponding carboxylate derivatives assisted by visible light. Our photocatalytic system comprises a standalone N-heterocyclic carbene based piano stool ruthenium complex playing a dual role, harvesting visible-light and enabling H2 generation under mild conditions in aqueous media.