Complexes with Poly(N-heterocyclic carbene) Ligands: Structural Features and Catalytic Applications

Alkyne-azide cycloaddition catalyzed by silver chloride and "abnormal" silver N-heterocyclic carbene complex

A library of 1,2,3-triazoles was synthesized from diverse alkynes and azides using catalytic amounts of silver chloride instead of copper compounds. In addition, a novel “abnormal” silver N-heterocyclic carbene complex was tested as catalyst in this process. The results suggest that the reaction requires only 0.5% of silver complex, affording 1,2,3-triazoles in good yields.

Pyridine-based dicarbene ligand: synthesis and structure of a bis-2-pyridylidene palladium complex

We herein report the synthesis of a bis-2-pyridylidene palladium(II) complex as an isoelectronic structure of the well-known 2,2'-bipyridine complexes. One-pot or stepwise C-Cl oxidative addition followed by base-mediated C-H palladation of the chlorobipyridine dication to palladium(0) yielded the bis-2-pyridylidene palladium(II) carbonate smoothly.

Polymetallic complexes linked to a single-frame ligand: cooperative effects in catalysis

In an eco-friendly development, catalysis represents the key approach for converting raw materials into valuable products, particularly convenient for multi-step transformations. Mimicking Nature seems the smartest way to design poly-functional assemblies leading to the design of "synergic" catalysts. This perspective focuses on the advances in the conception of polymetallic catalysts bonded to a single ligand frame.

Pyracene-linked bis-imidazolylidene complexes of palladium and some catalytic benefits produced by bimetallic catalysts

Two new palladium complexes with a pyracene-linked bis-imidazolylidene (pyrabim) group have been obtained and fully characterized. The related monometallic analogues were obtained from the coordination of an acetanaphthene-supported N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC). The catalytic properties of all complexes were studied in the acylation of aryl halides with hydrocinnamaldehyde, and in the Suzuki-Miyaura coupling of aryl halides and aryl boronic acids. The results show that the presence of a second metal in the dimetallic complexes induces some benefits in the catalytic behavior of the complexes. This effect is more pronounced in the Suzuki-Miyaura coupling, for which the dimetallic complexes exhibit significantly higher activity than their monometallic counterparts.

Exploring nitrogen ligand diversity in trans-N-heterocyclic carbene-amine platinum complexes: synthesis, characterization, and application to fluorescence

Expand and diversify your Ptfolio: N-Heterocyclic carbene-Pt-pyridine complexes have been used to generate an expanded and diversified set of trans NHC-Pt complexes with various amines, polyamines, hydroxylamines, or hydrazine as ligands. Attachment of a fluorophore moiety has also been successfully achieved.