Sterically controlled reductive oligomerisations of CO by activated magnesium(<scp>i</scp>) compounds: deltate <i>vs.</i> ethenediolate formation
K. Yuvaraj, Iskander Douair, Dafydd D. L. Jones, Laurent Maron, Cameron Jones
Abstract
Subtle changes to the bulk of 1 : 1 adducts of DMAP with magnesium( i ) complexes leads to steric control over the products arising from their reductive oligomerisations of carbon monoxide.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistrySteric effectsAdductMagnesiumIntramolecular forceMedicinal chemistryReactivity (psychology)StereochemistryMoleculeOrganic chemistryAlternative medicineMedicinePathologyCoordination Chemistry and OrganometallicsCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysisOrganometallic Complex Synthesis and Catalysis