Hydrogenation of Alkenes with NaBH 4, CH 3 CO 2 H, Pd/C in the Presence of O- and N-Benzyl Functions

Abstract

NaBH4, CH3CO2H, Pd/C has been described as an effective reagent system to hydrogenate alkenes. Here, we show that the hydrogenation occurs chemoselectively, making it possible to hydrogenate alkenes under Pd/C catalysis with hydrogen created in situ without O- or N-debenzylation.