European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry · 2009 · 40 citations · 42 references
Natural SciencesChemistryCatalysisCrystal StructureOrganic ChemistryCatalyst DesignCatalytic MaterialsCoordination ChemistryCrystal ChemistryMetal-ligand BondingTransition Metal ComplexesHeck ReactionImidazole ChemistryLigand DesignMild Reaction ConditionsMolecular CatalystsReductive Elimination From Palladium Complexes
Abstract A new family of imidazole‐coordinated monodentate NHC–metal complexes 9 was obtained as well as cis ‐chelatedbidentate NHC–metal complexes 10 from novel bis(imidazolium) salts 4 with a biphenyl backbone. The structures of complexes 9a and 10b were determined by X‐ray crystal‐structure diffraction, and their application in the Heck reaction showed good to excellent catalytic activities under very mild conditions. (© Wiley‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, 69451 Weinheim, Germany, 2009)
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