Synlett 1990; 1990(3): 143-145
DOI: 10.1055/s-1990-21013
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New Catalytic System for the Activation of Carbon Dioxide and Alkynes Based on Electrogenerated Nickel Complexes

Elisabet Duñach* , Jacques Périchon
  • *Laboratoire d'Electrochimie, Catalyse et Synthèse Organique (L.E.C.S.O.) C.N.R.S., UMR 28, 2 rue Henri-Dunant, F-94320 Thiais, France
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08. März 2002 (online)

Nickel(II) associated to pentamethyldiethylene triamine (PMDTA; 2,5,8-trimethyl-2,5,8-triazanonane) is the catalyst precursor for the fixation of CO2 into alkynes in electrolyses using a soluble magnesium anode. Unsaturated carboxylic acids are obtained with high regioselectivities.