An efficient and selective isomerization of 1-alkenes to their corresponding 2-alkenes is achieved by using binary metal carbonyls such as Ru3(CO)12 as catalysts. Possible mechanisms are discussed. Substituents on the 1-alkene have a significant effect on the isomerization. © 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Akella Sivaramakrishna

Department of Chemistry

School of Advanced Sciences

Vellore Campus

Mushonga P.

Rogers I.L.

Zheng F.

Haines R.J.

Nordlander E.

Moss J.R.

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) is a private university located in&nbsp;Tamil Nadu, India. Founded in 1984, as Vellore Engineering College, the institution offers 20 undergraduate, 34 postgraduate, four integrated and four research programs. It has campuses in Vellore, Amravati, Bhopal and Chennai.

VIT is one of the top ranked private universities in India according to NIRF, THE and QS Rankings.&nbsp;Govt. of India has recognized&nbsp;VIT, Vellore as an&nbsp;Institution of Eminence. This has allowed VIT to take independent quality initiatives and move up in world ranking.

&nbsp;

&nbsp;

VIT University

Polyhedron

Selective isomerization of 1-alkenes by binary metal carbonyl compounds

Journal	Polyhedron
ISSN	02775387
Open Access	No