Continuous flow hydrogenation using polysilanesupported palladium/alumina hybrid catalysts

Abstract

Continuous flow systems for hydrogenation using polysilane-supported palladium/alumina (Pd/(PSi-Al2O3)) hybrid catalysts were developed. Our original Pd/(PSi-Al2O3) catalysts were used successfully in these systems and the hydrogenation of unsaturated C-C bonds and a nitro group, deprotection of a carbobenzyloxy (Cbz) group, and a dehalogenation reaction proceeded smoothly. The catalyst retained high activity for at least 8 h under neat conditions. © 2011 Oyamada et al; licensee Beilstein-Institut.