Phosphite ligands in Ru-based olefin metathesis catalysts

Xavier Bantreil, Catherine S.J. Cazin

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Abstract

In this short review, we focus on the synthesis and applications of new phosphite-bearing ruthenium complexes in olefin metathesis. These complexes were designed to take advantage of a known synergistic effect between strong σ-donating NHC ligands and π-acidic phosphites. The resulting catalysts display higher stability compared to their phosphine-containing congeners. A comparative summary of their use in ring-closing metathesis, cross metathesis and ring-opening metathesis polymerization is presented as well as DFT calculations describing our mechanistic understanding.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1043-1052
JournalMonatshefte für Chemie
Volume146
Issue number7
Early online date20 May 2015
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2015

Keywords

  • Phosphite
  • Metal complexes
  • Metathesis
  • Coordination
  • Chemistry

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