Isolating intermediates

Noyori-type catalysts and inorganic bases are frequently used together for homogeneous hydrogenation, but key intermediates have not yet been isolated. Now, the structure and reactivity of a long-postulated intermediate - the alkali metal amidate complex - have been reported through experimental and computational studies.

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In this study, the structure and reactivity of a long-postulated intermediate - the alkali metal amidate complex - in homogeneous hydrogenation reactions using Noyori-type catalysts and inorganic bases were reported through experimental and computational studies.