Chemistry of rhenium carbyne complexes

There has been much interest in the chemistry of rhenium carbyne complexes, complexes with a rhenium–carbon triple bond. A number of rhenium carbyne complexes have been obtained from various synthetic routes. A variety of interesting chemical properties of rhenium carbyne complexes have also been reported. This review summarizes the work related to the synthesis and reactivity of mononuclear rhenium carbyne complexes.

► The synthesis and reactivities of mononuclear rhenium carbyne complexes are reviewed. ► Synthetic routes to rhenium carbyne complexes are summarized. ► Chemical properties of rhenium carbyne complexes are discussed. ► The structural properties of rhenium carbyne complexes are addressed.