Activation of platinum complexes by methyl fluorosulphonate: olefin isomerization and alkyne insertion
Abstract
Isomerization of oct-1-ene is very effectively catalysed by trans-[PtClH(PMe2Ph)2]–MeSO3F in dichloromethane, while diphenylacetylene reacts readily with trans-[PtClH(PPh3)2]–MeSO3F to give trans-[Pt(SO3F)(PhCCHPh)(PPh3)2].