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Synlett 2002(11): 1843-1844
DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-34862
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Palladium Acetate in Polyurea Microcapsules: A Recoverable and Reusable Catalyst for Hydrogenations

Nadine Bremeyera, Steven V. Ley*a, Chandrashekar Ramaraoa, Ian. M. Shirleyb, Stephen C. Smithb
a Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW, UK
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b Syngenta, Jealott’s Hill International Research Centre, Bracknell, Berkshire RG42 6EY, UK
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Received 13 September 2002
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21 October 2002 (online)

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Abstract

Polyurea microcapsules containing palladium acetate have been used in a range of catalytic hydrogenation reactions.

Key words

palladium - catalysis - hydrogenations - polyurea - microcapsules

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Samples of Pd EnCatTM can be obtained on request from Avecia U. K.

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All hydrogenation reactions were carried out using Pd EnCatTM that had been pre-reduced under H2 (50 bar) for two days. This pre-reduction is required for high activity and reduced reaction times.

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The reduction of 4-nitrotoluene (entry 6, method A) to p-toluidine using Pd/C was complete in 1 h. Using Pd/C under the same conditions used for entry 14 resulted in the reduction and complete removal of the benzyloxy group.

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The veracity of this statement has not been established on reaction scales greater than those commonly employed in research laboratories.