Synthesis and characterization of gold complexes with pyridine-based SNS ligands and as homogeneous catalysts for reduction of 4-nitrophenol

Wei‐Guo Jia, Yuan‐Chen Dai, Haining Zhang, Xiaojing Lü, Enhong Sheng

RSC Advances · 2015 · 38 citations · 29 references

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Abstract

Three gold complexes efficiently catalyze 4-nitrophenol reduction to 4-nitroaniline in the presence of NaBH<sub>4</sub> under homogeneous conditions in water.

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