Table 3.
Isomerization of Z‐ to E‐stilbene.[a]
| Entry | Amount of substrate [mmol] |
H2 pressure [bar] |
Selectivity (Z/E) |
Yield of 3
[%] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.5 | 30 | 0:100 | >99 |
| 2 | 5 | 30 | 0:100 | >99 |
| 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 80:20 | 20 |
| 4[b] | 0.5 | 30 | 100:0 | 0 |
Reaction conditions: [a] Z‐stilbene (0.5 mmol), complex A (6 mol %), 30 bar H2, acetonitrile (2 mL), 120 °C, 15 h, GC yields with n‐hexadecane as standard. [b] Without catalyst.