Synthons for carbide complex chemistry†
Abstract
The sterically accessible carbide complex, (Cy3P)Cl3Ru
C–PtCl(py)2, acts as a synthon for terminal and bridging carbide fragments that relocate to pincer and A-frame scaffolds upon ligand addition. This concept, benefitting from coordination sphere selection as the concluding step, confronts traditional synthetic strategies and broadens the scope for carbide complexes.

Please wait while we load your content...