Abstract:
Methods of isotopic labeling are described herein. For example, a method of isotopically labeling an organic compound, in some embodiments, comprises providing a reaction mixture including the organic compound, an iron complex or a cobalt complex and a source of deuterium or tritium. The organic compound is labeled with deuterium or tritium in the presence of the iron complex or cobalt complex or derivative of the iron complex or cobalt complex.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are manganese, iron, nickel, or cobalt compounds having a bidentate ligand and the use of these compounds for the hydrogenation of alkenes, particularly the asymmetric hydrogenation of prochiral olefins.