Application
The purpose of 1-Hydroxytetraphenylcyclopentadienyl(tetraphenyl-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-one)-mu-hydrotetracarbonyldiruthenium(II) is to serve as a versatile catalyst in a wide range of organic syntheses, particularly those involving hydrogen transfer reactions. This compound is adept at facilitating the disproportionation of aldehydes, the reduction of both ketones and aldehydes, and the oxidation and/or racemization of alcohols and amines. It is also employed in conjunction with lipase to enable the asymmetric transformation of ketones and enol acetates into chiral acetates. Additionally, it supports dynamic kinetic resolution through the racemization of enzymatically-resolved substrates and aids in converting secondary amines to primary amines in the presence of ammonia. It serves as a co-catalyst in the aerobic lactonization of diols, showcasing its broad applicability and efficiency in promoting complex chemical transformations.