Key processes in ruthenium-catalysed olefin metathesis

David J. Nelson; Simone Manzini; César Alejandro Urbina Blanco; Steven P. Nolan

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Key processes in ruthenium-catalysed olefin metathesis

David J. Nelson, Simone Manzini, César Alejandro Urbina Blanco, Steven P. Nolan

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Abstract

While the fundamental series of [2+2]cycloadditions and retro[2+2]cycloadditions that make up the pathways of ruthenium-catalysed metathesis reactions is well-established, the exploration of mechanistic aspects of alkene metathesis continues. In this Feature Article, modern mechanistic studies of the alkene metathesis reaction, catalysed by well-defined ruthenium complexes, are discussed. Broadly, these concern the processes of pre-catalyst initiation, propagation and decomposition, which all have a considerable impact on the overall efficiency of metathesis reactions.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	10355-10375
Number of pages	21
Journal	Chemical Communications
Volume	50
Issue number	72
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1039/C4CC02515F
Publication status	Published - 16 Jun 2014

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FUNCAT: EU FP7 ERC Advanced Grant - FUNCAT - Fundamental Studies in Organometallic Chemistry and Homogeneous Catalysis
Nolan, S. P. (PI)
European Research Council
1/01/09 → 31/12/14
Project: Standard
EUMET: EU FP7 'EUMET' Olefin Metathesis as a Practical Synthetic Tool
Nolan, S. P. (PI)
European Commission
1/11/08 → 31/10/12
Project: Standard

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FUNCAT: EU FP7 ERC Advanced Grant - FUNCAT - Fundamental Studies in Organometallic Chemistry and Homogeneous Catalysis

EUMET: EU FP7 'EUMET' Olefin Metathesis as a Practical Synthetic Tool

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