A simple synthesis of [RuCl2(NHC)(p-cymene)] complexes and their use in olefin oxidation catalysis. Issue 11 (1st March 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ma, Xinyuan; Guillet, Sébastien G.; Peng, Min; Van Hecke, Kristof; Nolan, Steven P.
• Is Part Of: Dalton transactions. Volume 50:Issue 11(2021)
• Page Start: 3959
• Page End: 3965
• Publication Date: 2021-03-01
• Subjects: Chemistry, Inorganic -- Periodicals; Chemistry, Physical and theoretical -- Periodicals; Chemistry, Inorganic -- Periodicals; 546.05
• DOI: 10.1039/d1dt00030f
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1477-9226

Abstract

Abstract : An operationally simple synthetic route is designed to access the [RuCl2 (NHC)( p -cymene)] family of complexes. Abstract : A simple and efficient synthetic route to [RuCl2 (NHC)( p -cymene)] and [Ru(CO3 )(NHC)( p -cymene)] complexes making use of a weak base, under aerobic conditions, is reported. This method enables access to a series of NHC-ruthenium compounds with moderate to good yields under mild conditions. The Ru pre-catalysts were successfully used in olefin oxidation catalysis at low catalyst loading and reach complete conversion in short times.