Osmium complexes in catalysis of olefin hydrogenation and isomerization

This review focuses on the evolution of the use of osmium complexes as catalysts in the hydrogenation and isomerization of olefins. Osmium systems show good catalytic activities and selectivities in the hydrogenation of olefins via both dihydrogen and transfer hydrogenation. Such systems therefore have significant potential to become a powerful tool in organic synthesis.