The preparation of new three trans-[RuCl2(dppb)(N–N)] with mixed diamine (N–N) and 1,4-bis-(diphenylphosphino)butane (dppb) ligands, starting from RuCl2(PPh3)3 as precursor is presented. The complexes are characterized on the basis of elemental analysis, IR, 1H, 13C and 31P{1H}NMR, FAB-MS, TG/DTA and single crystal X-ray diffraction studies. Complex (2L1) crystallizes in the monoclinic unit cells with the space group P21. The catalysts are evaluated for their Cinnamic aldehyde hydrogenation. The catalysts show excellent activity and selectivity for the unsaturated carbonyl compound under mild conditions.
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Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy Volume 95, September 2012, Pages 374–381