Benzene hydrogenation utilizing organometallic early transition metal precursors

The catalytic hydrogenation of C 6 H 6 occurs when both group IV and group V organometallic precursors are used. Catalytic conversion of C 6 H 6 to C 6 H 12 occurs with high turnover frequencies (80–160 °C, 400 psi H 2 , TOF = up to 1155 mol C 6 H 6 mol M −1 h −1 ).