Journal of the American Chemical Society, Vol.134, No.28, 11388-11391, 2012
Catalytic Carbon-Carbon sigma-Bond Hydrogenation with Water Catalyzed by Rhodium Porphyrins
The catalytic carbon carbon-cabon sigma-bond activation and hydrogenation of [2.2]paracyclophane with water in a neutral reaction medium is demonstrated. The hydrogen from water is transferred to the hydrocarbon to furnish hydrogen enrichment in good yields.