Iron(0) Particles: Catalytic Hydrogenations and Spectroscopic Studies

Abstract

Ironing it out: The simple pre-catalyst system FeCl3/EtMgCl was applied to the hydrogenation of various alkenes and alkynes at room temperature. Domino iron-catalyzed allylation/hydrogenation reactions were performed under 1–4 bar H2. Spectroscopic studies determined the heterogeneous nature of the active catalyst species, its oxidation state (Fe0), and the local structure and size of the formed particles. Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as ”Supporting Information”. Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.