Amphiphilic resin-supported ruthenium(II) complexes as recyclable catalysts for the hydrogenation of supercritical carbon dioxide

Dichloro- and dihydridoruthenium(II) catalysts attached to an amphiphilic resin (PS - PEG) were prepared and tested for hydrogenation of supercritical carbon dioxide (scCO(2)) in the presence of dimethylamine leading to N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF). The supported catalysts were successfully recyclable with only moderate loss of activity.