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- Ru(II) catalysts based on nitrile hydratase effectively hydrate benzonitrile, achieving up to 242 turnovers with minimal catalyst use under neutral conditions.
- Oxidized sulfur environments in these catalysts reduce product inhibition, which enhances catalytic efficiency, particularly when water is limited compared to nitrile.
- The research highlights the potential for these inspiring catalysts to operate effectively in more challenging conditions, making them valuable for various applications.
Article Abstract
A series of Ru(II) catalysts inspired by the metalloenzyme nitrile hydratase catalyze the hydration of benzonitrile with up to 242 turnovers under neutral conditions with very low catalysts loading. Catalysts with an oxidized sulfur environment are less susceptible to product inhibition increasing the catalytic efficiency at low nitrile : water ratios.
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