A simple synthesis of [RuCl<sub>2</sub>(NHC)(<i>p</i>-cymene)] complexes and their use in olefin oxidation catalysis
Xinyuan Ma, Sébastien G. Guillet, Min Peng, Kristof Van Hecke, Steven P. Nolan
Abstract
)(NHC)(p-cymene)] complexes making use of a weak base, under aerobic conditions, is reported. This method enables access to a series of NHC-ruthenium compounds with moderate to good yields under mild conditions. The Ru pre-catalysts were successfully used in olefin oxidation catalysis at low catalyst loading and reach complete conversion in short times.
Topics & Concepts
CatalysisSimple (philosophy)Olefin fiberChemistryMedicinal chemistryCombinatorial chemistryOrganic chemistryEpistemologyPhilosophyN-Heterocyclic Carbenes in Organic and Inorganic ChemistryCatalytic Cross-Coupling ReactionsCatalytic C–H Functionalization Methods