Cyclic alkanes transfer dehydrogenation using homogeneous iridium pincer catalysts

Abstract

Described herein is a method for the transfer dehydrogenation of cyclic alkanes to alkenes and aroms. using synthesized homogeneous iridium pincer complexes and H_2 acceptor. This method is a promising alternative for the industrial energy intensive dehydrogenation process as iridium pincer catalysts have greater selectivity relative to heterogeneous catalysts and require significantly lower reaction temps.

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