Highly efficient Meerwein–Ponndorf–Verley reductions over a robust zirconium-organoboronic acid hybrid
Jinliang Song, Manli Hua, Xin Huang, Aurelia Visa, Tianbin Wu, Honglei Fan, Minqiang Hou, Zhaofu Zhang, Buxing Han
Abstract
Synergetic effect of Zr<sup>4+</sup> and borate in zirconium organoborate could significantly promote the Meerwein–Ponndorf–Verley reduction of various biomass-based carbonyl compounds.
Topics & Concepts
ZirconiumChemistryBoronYield (engineering)Organic chemistryCombinatorial chemistryMetallurgyMaterials scienceCatalysis for Biomass ConversionLignin and Wood ChemistryCatalysis and Hydrodesulfurization Studies