Direct hydrogenation of carboxylic acids to corresponding aldehydes catalyzed by palladium complexes in the presence of pivalic anhydride

Kazuhiro Nagayama, Isao Shimizu, Akio Yamamoto*

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Abstract

Carboxylic acids are catalytically hydrogenated into corresponding aldehydes by palladium complexes in the presence of pivalic (trimethylacetic) anhydride under H2. Less hindered aliphatic and aromatic acids are reduced to aldehydes in high yields The method is also applicable to hydrogenation of dibasic carboxylic acids and carboxylic acids containing heterocyclic groups.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1143-1144
Number of pages2
JournalChemistry Letters
Issue number11
Publication statusPublished - 1998

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Chemistry(all)

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