title: First metal complexes of 6,6'-dihydroxy-2,2'-bipyridine: from molecular wires to applications in carbonylation catalysis.
abstract: The first square planar rhodium(I) complexes containing the 6,6'-dihydroxy-2,2'-bipyridine ligand have been prepared. The complexes form molecular wires in the solid state and are active catalysts for the carbonylation of methyl acetate.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Imperial College London, Exhibition Road, London, UK SW7 2AY.
authors.forename: Christopher M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Conifer
authors.forename: Russell A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Taylor
authors.forename: David J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Law
authors.forename: Glenn J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Sunley
authors.forename: Andrew J P
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: White
authors.forename: George J P
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Britovsek