Synthesis 2007(13): 2055-2059  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-983738
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C-H Bond Activation by Water on a Palladium or Platinum Metal Surface

Seijiro Matsubara*, Keisuke Asano, Yuichi Kajita, Mitsuru Yamamoto
Department of Material Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University, Kyoudai-katsura, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan
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Publication History

Received 14 April 2007
Publication Date:
18 June 2007 (online)

Abstract

A water molecule is partially cleaved on a palladium or platinum metal surface under hydrothermal conditions to form an active platinum species. The species is effective for C-H bond functionalization which can be applied for H/D-exchange reactions, C-C bond-forming reactions, and C-N bond-forming reactions.