Half-sandwich ruthenium complexes are catalysts for many organic transformations. Such complexes, especially those with hydride ligands, have been used as ionic hydrogenation catalysts. A better understanding of the electron and hydride transfer reactions of these complexes is necessary for the development of new and improved catalysts. In this book, a brief review of half-sandwich ruthenium complexes as catalysts is followed by an introduction to ionic hydrogenation. The electron transfer reactions of ruthenium thiolate, thiol, and amine complexes are discussed. The electrochemistry and...
Half-sandwich ruthenium complexes are catalysts for many organic transformations. Such complexes, especially those with hydride ligands, have been use...
