Chelated ruthenium catalysts for Z-selective olefin metathesis.

ABSTRACT: We report the development of ruthenium-based metathesis catalysts with chelating N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands that catalyze highly Z-selective olefin metathesis. A very simple and convenient procedure for the synthesis of such catalysts has been developed. Intramolecular C-H bond activation of the NHC ligand, promoted by anion ligand substitution, forms the appropriate chelate for stereocontrolled olefin metathesis.

SUBMITTER: Endo K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3121191 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature