Issue 4, 2022

Cyclometallated complexes as catalysts for C–H activation and functionalization

Abstract

The development of novel catalysts for C–H activation reactions with increased reactivity and improved selectivities has been attracting significant interest over the last two decades. More recently, promising results have been developed using tridentate pincer ligands, which form a stable C–M bond. Furthermore, based on mechanistic studies, the unique catalytic role of some metallacyclic intermediate species has been revealed. These experimental observations have subsequently translated into the rational design of advanced C–H activation catalysts in both Ru- and Ir-based systems. Recent breakthroughs in the field of C–H activation catalysed by metallacyclic intermediates are thus discussed.

Graphical abstract: Cyclometallated complexes as catalysts for C–H activation and functionalization

Article information

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Submitted
14 Ndz 2021
Accepted
22 Nhl 2021
First published
04 Huk 2021

Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 483-490

Cyclometallated complexes as catalysts for C–H activation and functionalization

J. M. Zakis, T. Smejkal and J. Wencel-Delord, Chem. Commun., 2022, 58, 483 DOI: 10.1039/D1CC05195D

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