Abstract
(Figure Presented) Catalyst tuning by changing ligands is a well-established protocol in transition-metal chemistry. N-Heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) and tertiary phosphines (R3P) 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.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 6666-6667 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Journal of the American Chemical Society |
| Volume | 131 |
| Issue number | 19 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 20 May 2009 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- General Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Colloid and Surface Chemistry