Provided herein is a process for the transfer-hydrogenation of ketone analogs of members of the jervine type of
Veratrum
alkaloids, such as cyclopamine. Also provided herein are novel ruthenium transfer-hydrogenation catalysts.
Provided herein is a process for the transfer-hydrogenation of ketone analogs of members of the jervine type of
Veratrum
alkaloids, such as cyclopamine. Also provided herein are novel ruthenium transfer-hydrogenation catalysts.