Flexible scorpionates for transfer hydrogenation: the first example of their catalytic application.
Rhodium and iridium complexes of flexible scorpionate ligands based on azaindole were synthesised in good yields. The complexes were characterised in solution and in the solid state. Structural characterisation revealed a B-H-metal interaction, which is retained in solution. Given the greater flexibility of the ligand and potential cooperative effect of boron, the complexes were tested for their activity in the transfer hydrogenation of ketones.
Tsoureas
Nikolaos
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The School of Chemistry, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK.
Owen
Gareth R
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Hamilton
Alex
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Orpen
A Guy
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D002384:Catalysis; D018360:Crystallography, X-Ray; D006865:Hydrogenation; D008024:Ligands; D008958:Models, Molecular; D015394:Molecular Structure; D009930:Organic Chemicals / Q000737:chemistry*; D013696:Temperature
D008024:Ligands; D009930:Organic Chemicals