Non-symmetrically substituted di-N-heterocyclic carbene palladium(II) complexes: Synthesis, structure and catalytic activity

The synthesis and characterization of non-symmetric di-N-heterocyclic carbene (diNHC) silver(I) and palladium(II) complexes are described. The activity of the Pd(II) complexes in the Suzuki–Miyaura coupling reaction of bulky substrates was investigated. This synthetic route represents a possible general pathway into a wide variety of non-symmetrically substituted diNHC ligands.

The synthesis of non-symmetric di-N-heterocyclic carbene ligands along with their silver(I) and palladium(II) complexes are described. The activity of the Pd(II) complexes in the Suzuki–Miyaura coupling reaction of bulky substrates was investigated.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slide