Achieving (quasi)-monocoordination in metal complexes with an exceptionally bulky carbene ligand

Ludwig Zapf; Eric Rivard

doi:10.1039/d5sc09514j

January 1, 2026Chemical ScienceOpen Access

Achieving (quasi)-monocoordination in metal complexes with an exceptionally bulky carbene ligand

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The aim is to explore how exceptionally bulky N-heterocyclic carbenes affect the coordination and reactivity in metal complexes.
Synthesis of a bulky NHC ligand (Bn ITr)
Characterization of the ligand's molecular structure
Investigation of coordination properties with various metal centers
The bulky NHC successfully achieved quasi-monocoordination in several metal complexes.
Reactivity patterns shifted compared to traditional ligands, indicating enhanced control over the metal's behavior.

Implication

This research demonstrates the coordination effects of a bulky carbene ligand in metal complexes, suggesting new avenues for reactivity control.

Abstract

Bulky N -heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) are powerful tools for controlling the coordination environment and reactivity at inorganic elements. Herein, we report an exceptionally bulky NHC, Bn ITr ( Bn ITr = [(C 6 H 4 ){NCPh 3 } 2 C:]), which features...

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Achieving (quasi)-monocoordination in metal complexes with an exceptionally bulky carbene ligand

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Achieving (quasi)-monocoordination in metal complexes with an exceptionally bulky carbene ligand

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