| abstract |
Ketones and aldehydes are hydrogenated to the corresponding alcohol of alkyl group, using H2 gas as the stoichiometric reductant, and a ruthenium- or iron-containing catalyst precursor having the formula {[CpM(CO)2]2(ν-H)}+Q-, wherein M is selected from the group consisting of Ru and Fe; Cp is an optionally substituted cyclopentadienyl group; and Q- is a non-coordinating or weakly coordinating non-reactive anion. |