The Chemistry of Transition Metal Carbene Complexes.

Abstract

Significant contributions to the understanding of the synthesis, structure and reactivity of d4 and d6 metal carbene complexes of the type Cp(CO)(L)Fe=CHR+ (R=aryl, alkyl; L=P(C6H5)3, CO) and Cp(CO2)LM=CHR+ (M=Mo,W; R=H, aryl) are described. The increasing interest in these complexes can be attributed to their unique reactivity patterns and to their potential importance as intermediates in catalytic processes (olefin metathesis, polymerization and carbene transfer reactions). Recent studies of the cyclopropanation of styrene have provided an excellent model for establishing the role of metal chirality in the conversion of prochiral substrates into optically-active products.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 20, 1983
Accession Number
ADA133541

Entities

People

  • G. Ronald Husk
  • M. S. Brookhart

Organizations

  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkenes
  • Chemical Products
  • Chemical Reaction Properties
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Coordination Complexes
  • Crystal Structure
  • Cyclic Hydrocarbons
  • Cyclopropanes
  • Low Temperature
  • Metals
  • Methylenes
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • Scientists
  • Transition Metals
  • X Rays

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry

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