Issue 11, 2018

Low-valent group 14 element hydride chemistry: towards catalysis

Abstract

The chemistry of group 14 element(II) hydride complexes has rapidly expanded since the first stable example of such a compound was reported in 2000. Since that time it has become apparent that these systems display remarkable reactivity patterns, in some cases mimicking those of late transition-metal (TM) hydride compounds. This is especially so for the hydroelementation of unsaturated organic substrates. Recently, this aspect of their reactivity has been extended to the use of group 14 element(II) hydrides as efficient, “TM-like” catalysts in organic synthesis. This review will detail how the chemistry of these hydride compounds has advanced since their early development. Throughout, there is a focus on the importance of ligand effects in these systems, and how ligand design can greatly modify a coordinated complex's electronic structure, reactivity, and catalytic efficiency.

Graphical abstract: Low-valent group 14 element hydride chemistry: towards catalysis

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
09 Mar 2018
First published
18 Apr 2018

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2018,47, 4176-4197

Author version available

Low-valent group 14 element hydride chemistry: towards catalysis

T. J. Hadlington, M. Driess and C. Jones, Chem. Soc. Rev., 2018, 47, 4176 DOI: 10.1039/C7CS00649G

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