Synthesis of formates from alcohols, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen catalysed by a combination of group VIII transition-metal complexes and tertiary amines

Authors:
  • YIYoshio Inoue
    Yoshio Inoue
  • YSYoshiyuki Sasaki
    Yoshiyuki Sasaki
  • HHHarukichi Hashimoto
    Harukichi Hashimoto

Abstract
A novel system composed of group VIII transi-tion-metal complexes and tertiary amines catalyses the formation of formates from alcohols, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen gas.