Magnetic Silica-Supported Ruthenium Nanoparticles: An Efficient Catalyst for Transfer Hydrogenation of Carbonyl Compounds

Abstract

A one-pot synthesis of ruthenium nanoparticles on magnetic silica is described, which involves in situ generation of magnetic silica (Fe3O4@ SiO2) and ruthenium nanoparticle immobilization. The transfer hydrogenation of carbonyl compounds occurs in high yield along with excellent selectivity using this catalyst under microwave irradiation conditions.