Table 2. TOFs (h–1) for Transfer Hydrogenation Reactions of NAD+ to NADH using Complexes 1–4 as Catalysts and Formate as Hydride Donor.
| complex | R | TOF (NMR) | TOF (UV–vis) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ms | 3.79 ± 0.05 | 5.8 ± 0.2 |
| 2 | Ts | 4.7 ± 0.1 | 8.3 ± 0.1 |
| 3 | Tf | 8.9 ± 0.3 | 8.69 ± 0.07 |
| 4 | Nb | 8.5 ± 0.2 | 9.9 ± 0.2 |