Atom‐Transfer Radical Reactions under Mild Conditions with [{RuCl₂(1,3,5‐C₆H₃<i>i</i>Pr₃)}₂] and PCy₃ as the Catalyst Precursors

Abstract

Simply mixing the complex [{RuCl2(1,3,5-C6H3iPr3)}2] (1) with PCy3 is sufficient to generate a catalyst suitable for highly efficient atom-transfer radical addition and polymerization reactions at exceptionally low temperatures (see scheme). The steric congestion at the metal caused by the bulky ligands is thought to be essential for the reactivity of the catalyst. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2005/z462037_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.