Abstract
(Figure Presented) Catalyst tuning by changing ligands is a well-established protocol in transition-metal chemistry. N-Heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) and tertiary phosphines (R<inf>3</inf>P) are the ubiquitous ligand actors. Here we demonstrate that the relative σ-donor/π-acceptor ability of the NHC ligand itself can be influenced by a simple substituent-controlled conformational change, thereby directly impacting the reactivity of the transition-metal complex. Copyright © 2009 American Chemical Society.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 6666-7 |
Journal | Journal of the American Chemical Society |
Volume | 131 |
Issue number | 19 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |
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CCDC 736911: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
Aktas, H. (Contributor), Slootweg, J. C. (Contributor), Schakel, M. (Contributor), Ehlers, A. W. (Contributor), Lutz, M. (Contributor), Spek, A. L. (Contributor) & Lammertsma, K. (Contributor), Unknown Publisher, 1 Jan 2010
DOI: 10.5517/ccsqtbm, http://www.ccdc.cam.ac.uk/services/structure_request?id=doi:10.5517/ccsqtbm&sid=DataCite
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