Raney(R)-Nickel, W.R. Grace and Co. Raney(R)2800, slurry, in H2O, active catalyst

Synonyms: Raney Ni; Nickel sponge

CAS Number: 7440-02-0

Linear Formula: AlNi

MDL No.: MFCD00167392

UNSPSC Code: 12352300

Application: Used as reducing agent for hydrogenation of organic compounds, e.g. hydrogenation of nitriles to amines, reduction of aromatic groups to the corresponding saturated compounds, hydrogenation reaction of beta-keto esters, rreduction of amination, and also used as 3-alkylation of oxindole with alcohol, and Ullman-type cross coupling, and dehalogenation reactions.

Application: Suitable as a hydrogenation catalyst for aromatic, olefin, nitrile and nitro group reductions.