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Cyclic (Alkyl)(amino)carbenes (CAACs) in Ruthenium Olefin Metathesis

Journal Article · · ACS Catalysis
Discovered in 2005, cyclic (alkyl)(amino)carbenes (CAACs) have led to numerous discoveries in the field of ruthenium olefin metathesis, until then largely dominated by the well-known N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs). Compared to the latter, CAACs are simultaneously more nucleophilic (σ-donating) and electrophilic (π-accepting), which leads to very strong metal-carbene bonds. Consequently, CAAC-ruthenium complexes are very robust, which leads to enhanced catalytic activities, as exemplified by the industrially relevant ethenolysis of unsaturated fatty acids (up to of 390,000 TON). Furthermore, we provide a comprehensive overview of the impact of CAAC ligands in olefin metathesis, including results which are discribed in patents.
Research Organization:
Univ. of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)
Grant/Contract Number:
SC0009376
OSTI ID:
1773898
Journal Information:
ACS Catalysis, Journal Name: ACS Catalysis Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 11; ISSN 2155-5435
Publisher:
American Chemical Society (ACS)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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