This research aims to explore how altering the steric properties of manganese(I) complexes affects their ability to facilitate transfer hydrogenation of carbonyl compounds.
Synthesis of a new family of manganese(I) carbonyl complexes with varying steric properties.
Characterization of complexes to evaluate their effectiveness in transfer hydrogenation reactions.
Analysis of reactivity towards different carbonyl substrates.
Complexes exhibited varying reactivity levels in hydrogenation reactions, depending on the steric tuning applied.
The best-performing complex achieved a significant increase in reaction rate compared to previous catalysts with no steric adjustments.
Abstract
A new family of manganese(I) carbonyl complexes, [2-OH-6-{CMeN(2,6-R