Synthesis and Characterization of a Homogeneous Cobalt Catalyst for the Hydrogenation of Acetone to Isopropanol
To lessen environmental strain and decrease dependency on noble metals for catalysis, first row metals are continuously being explored as alternative catalysts for reactions of interest, particularly those that close the carbon cycle or promote fuel production. Recently, homogeneous cobalt catalysts have been shown to be viable options for effective hydrogenation of C O double bonds, with cobalt triphos being of particular interest. Here, we report the characterization of synthesized a cobalt triphos complex by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and optical spectroscopy. Analysis of the electrochemistry of the cobalt triphos complex suggests promising electrocatalytic capability for the hydrogenation of acetone to produce isopropanol.