The Fifth Palestinian International Chemistry Conference

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Research Title: 
Direct Asymmetric Catalytic Oxidation of Ketones to α-Hydroxy Ketones Using a Chiral Bimetallic Pd(II) Complex
Authors: 
Othman A. Hamed
Authors: 
Emad M. Hamed
Authors: 
Patrick M. Henry
Authors: 
Daniel P. Becker
Country: 
Paletine
Date: 
Wed, 2011-06-01
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Research Abstract: 

Chiral bimetallic palladium (II) complex B was used in a catalytic air oxidation process to convert ketones directly into optically active α-hydroxyketones. The reaction was carried out in an aqueous solution of THF or dioxane, and in the presence of a catalytic amount of an acid. The enantiomeric excess (e.e.) of produced.