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Terminal alkyne semi-tritiation with Lindlar catalyst and its mechanism implications

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It has been nearly 70 years since the discovery of Lindlar catalyst and its valuable ability to semi-hydrogenate alkynes to cis olefins. The Lindlar catalyst semi-hydrogenation mechanism appears to still be an ongoing discussion. Spectroscopy (NMR, MS) results are presented regarding the Lindlar catalyst semi-tritiation of terminal alkynes, providing evidence of a novel tritium for hydrogen exchange process taking place.

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Filer, C.N. Terminal alkyne semi-tritiation with Lindlar catalyst and its mechanism implications. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 326, 1727–1732 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10967-020-07468-z

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