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The reaction of the cycloneophylplatinum complex [Pt(CH2CMe2C6H4)(NN)] with PhCHBr2 yields the benzylidene insertion product [PtBr2(CH2CMe2C6H4CHPh)(NN)]. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

April 23, 2026Open Access

Benzylidene insertion reactions in organoplatinum chemistry: mechanism and selectivity

MMMohamed E. MoustafaWestern University PBPaul D. BoyleWestern University RPRichard J. Puddephatt

Key Points

To investigate the benzylidene insertion reactions in organoplatinum chemistry and their selectivity.
Synthesis of cycloneophylplatinum complex
Reaction with PhCHBr2
Characterization of product complexes
Formation of [PtBr2(CH2CMe2C6H4CHPh)(NN)] from the initial complex
Demonstration of selective insertion reactions
Analysis of the mechanistic pathway for the transformations

Abstract

The reaction of the cycloneophylplatinum complex Pt(CH 2 CMe 2 C 6 H 4 )(NN), 1, with PhCHBr 2 gave the corresponding complex PtBr 2 (CH 2 CMe 2 C 6 H 4 CHPh)(NN).

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