Selective hydrogenolysis of CFC-113a by Group VIII transition metal complexes

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/0022-1139(94)03159-W

Highly efficient and selective hydrogenolysis of CFC-113a (CF3CCl3) to produce HCFC-123 (CF3CHCl2) has been achieved through the use of Group VIII transition metal complexes.The catalytic activity observed was sensitive to solvents and to the structure of the metal complexes. - Keywords: Selective hydrogenolysis; CFC-113a; Group VIII transition metal complexes; Catalysis; Selectivity