Design of a cellulose-derived Cu( ii ) catalyst for efficient dehydrogenative synthesis of pyrimidines from renewable primary alcohols

Catalysis Science & Technology 2026

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Authors: Keshav Dev, Prashant Kukreti, Kaushik Ghosh, Pradip K. Maji
DOI: 10.1039/d6cy00550k
Cited by: 1
References: 41

Abstract

A cellulose-supported Schiff base–Cu( ii ) catalyst enables sustainable pyrimidine synthesis via acceptorless alcohol dehydrogenation, offering high activity, recyclability, H 2 generation, and excellent atom economy.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Asymmetric Hydrogenation and Catalysis Carbon dioxide utilization in catalysis Catalytic C–H Functionalization Methods

Publication details

Journal / source
Catalysis Science & Technology
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
16
Issue
12
Pages
4122–4133
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN