Issue 36, 2017

Controlling ligand binding for tunable and switchable catalysis: cation-modulated hemilability in pincer-crown ether ligands

Abstract

Methods for in situ reversible control over ligand binding processes at transition metal complexes can enable advances in switchable and tunable catalysis. After a brief overview of different approaches to controlling ligand binding, this Perspective details the development of “pincer-crown ether” ligands that contain a rigid pincer backbone and a hemilabile aza-crown ether unit that enables cation-modulated hemilability. Applications of pincer-crown ether complexes in small molecule activation and catalysis are discussed, culminating in a set of design principles for ligands capable of cation-modulated ligand binding.

Graphical abstract: Controlling ligand binding for tunable and switchable catalysis: cation-modulated hemilability in pincer-crown ether ligands

Article information

Article type
Perspective
Submitted
13 jun 2017
Accepted
02 ago 2017
First published
03 ago 2017

Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 11987-12000

Controlling ligand binding for tunable and switchable catalysis: cation-modulated hemilability in pincer-crown ether ligands

A. J. M. Miller, Dalton Trans., 2017, 46, 11987 DOI: 10.1039/C7DT02156A

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