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Synlett 1993; 1993(8): 575-576
DOI: 10.1055/s-1993-22534
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Simplified Rapid Hydrogenation Under Microwave Irradiation: Selective Transformations of ß-Lactams1

Ajay K. Bose* , Bimal K. Banik, Khaled J. Barakat, Maghar S. Manhas
  • *Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, New Jersey 07030, USA
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19 March 2002 (online)

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A simplified, easy to conduct, and inexpensive technique for high temperature (at about 130°C) catalytic transfer hydrogenation in a domestic microwave oven is described and examples are provided of selective transformation of ß-lactams using Pd/C or Raney nickel catalyst.