Hydrogenation and Hydrogenolysis with Pd/C in Poly(Ethylene Glycol) (PEG): A Practical and Recyclable Medium

Authors:
  • SCS. Chandrasekhar
    S. Chandrasekhar
  • TST. Shyamsunder
    T. Shyamsunder
  • GCG. Chandrashekar
    G. Chandrashekar
  • CNCh. Narsihmulu
    Ch. Narsihmulu
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Abstract
Pd/C in PEG (400) has been found to be an efficient ­reusable reaction medium for hydrogenation and hydrogenolysis. Both the catalyst and PEG were recycled efficiently over four runs without appreciable loss of activity.