Alkene/Alkyne Reduction
Classic Method
Typical hydrogenation reactions result in the addition of hydrogen (H2) to unsaturated organic compounds in the presence of a metal catalyst. These hydrogenations are limited to specific equipment and expensive precious metal catalysts or difficult reaction conditions with cheaper catalyst alternatives.
Phenanthrene Hydrogenation
SiGNa’s Method
The SiGNa hydrogenation method does not require expensive catalysts or high pressure hydrogen to complete the conversion due to its electron-donating mechanism. SiGNa’s materials and method perform hydrogenations in a smooth solution process at room temperature and pressure utilizing simple sources of hydrogen (water, alcohol, ammonium phosphate, etc.).
Benefits
- Performed in either batch or continuous-flow reactor setup in safe solvents
- Provides a smooth solution process at room temperature
- Hydrogen can be supplied by either homogeneous or heterogeneous sources
- Enhanced selectivity and kinetics of reaction
Recommended Products for Hydrogenation
Alkali Metal-Silica Gel
Highly loaded, free-flowing stabilized alkali metal powders with reactivity as high as the parent metal.
Alkali Metal-Alumina Gel
Highly loaded, atomically dispersed alkali metal powder (includes lithium) wtih more extensive reactivity than the parent metal.
Alkali Metal-Silicide
Free-flowing, dry air-stable powder capable of producing high quantities of high-purity hydrogen gas from water at high pressures.
SiGNa Spotlight
New Discoveries
Currently SiGNa is working on the next element in the alkali metal family, Lithium. A number of new discoveries have been made. Read More