title: The synthesis and X-ray structure of the first cobalt carbonyl-NHC dimer. implications for the use of NHCs in hydroformylation catalysis.
abstract: The synthesis, X-ray structure, and catalytic properties of the first cobalt carbonyl dimer supported by a N-heterocyclic carbene ligand Co(2)(CO)(6)(IMes)(2) [IMes = 1,3-bis(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)imidazol-2-ylidene] is reported.
authors.affiliation: Sasol Technology (UK), Purdie Building, North Haugh, St. Andrews, Fife, UK, KY16 9ST. hendrik.vanrensburg@sasol.com
authors.forename: Hendrik
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: van Rensburg
authors.forename: Robert P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Tooze
authors.forename: Douglas F
authors.initials: DF
authors.lastname: Foster
authors.forename: Alexandra M Z
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Slawin