Abstract
Pt supported on alpha-Al2O3, gamma-Al2O3 and SiO2 pre-modified with cinchonidine gives over 50% ee in the hydrogenation of methyl pyruvate to methyl lactate using gas phase reactants at 40 degreesC giving the first clear observation of high enantioselection at the gas/solid interface.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1926-1927 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Chemical Communications |
Issue number | 15 |
Early online date | 27 Jun 2003 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2003 |