Figueira, JoãoJardim, Manuel G.Rodrigues, JoãoValkonen, ArtoRissanen, Kari2019-06-212019-06-212013Figueira, J., Jardim, M. G., Rodrigues, J., Valkonen, A., & Rissanen, K. (2013). A convenient route for the preparation of the monohydride catalyst trans-[RuCl (H)(dppe) 2](dppe= Ph2PCH2CH2PPh2): Improved synthesis and crystal structure. Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 29, 123-127.1387-7003http://hdl.handle.net/10400.13/2415A novel and improved room temperature synthesis of the monohydride catalyst trans-[RuCl(H)(dppe)2] complex (1, dppe (1,2-bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane) = Ph2PCH2CH2PPh2) proceeds through oxidation of methanol (the solvent) by the pentacoordinated cis-[RuCl(dppe)2][PF6] complex and t-BuOK as the base is described. Compound 1 was fully characterized by NMR (1H, 13C, 31P), ESI-MS(TOF +), FTIR and elemental analysis. The X-ray structure of 1 was reported for the first time and unambiguously confirms the trans-configuration of the complex.engRutheniumHydrogenationHomogeneous catalisysHydridesSyntethic methdosX-ray crystal structure.Faculdade de Ciências Exatas e da EngenhariaCentro de Química da Madeirajournal article10.1016/j.inoche.2013.01.002