Regioselective [2+2] and [4+2] cycloaddition reactivity in an asymmetric niobium(bisimido) moiety towards unsaturated organic molecules

A. H. Obenhuber, T. L. Gianetti, R. G. Bergman, J. Arnold

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Abstract

The asymmetric bis-imido structure and the lability of the diethyl ether linkage in complex 1 provide a niobium complex that undergoes regioselective [4+2] cycloaddition reactions with an α,β-unsaturated ketone and cycloaddition reactions that involve bond formation to the MAD ligand (MonoAzabutaDiene). DFT calculations have been used to support an initial azametallacyclobutene intermediate in the alkyne reaction. This journal is

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1278-1281
Number of pages4
JournalChemical Communications
Volume51
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 25 2015
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • General Chemistry
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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