Unlocking reactivity: synthetic, structural and catalytic exploration of ruthenium(II) complexes featuring pdc and NHC ligands

Babatunde Awe; Glendin Swart; Elizabeth Erasmus; Marilé Landman; Frederick Pieter Malan

doi:10.1039/d5nj03988f

December 8, 2025New Journal of Chemistry

Unlocking reactivity: synthetic, structural and catalytic exploration of ruthenium(II) complexes featuring pdc and NHC ligands

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Reactivity improved with the synthesis of new ruthenium(II) complexes featuring pdc and NHC ligands, which offers potential in catalysis.
The new complexes were developed in moderate to high yields, indicating effective synthetic strategies.
Exploration of these complexes utilized structural characteristics of N-heterocyclic carbenes to drive catalytic properties.
This work highlights the potential for innovative applications in chemical reactivity and catalysis through ligand design.

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Synthesis of eleven new ruthenium(II) complexes suggests enhanced reactivity with pdc and NHC ligands.

Abstract

Eleven new ruthenium complexes (C2-C12), each incorporating the pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylate (pdc) pincer ligand and a tailored N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligand, were synthesised in moderate to high yields. The feasibility of NHC...

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