[CNN]-pincer nickel(ii) complexes of N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC): synthesis and catalysis of the Kumada reaction of unactivated C–Cl bonds†
Yunqiang Sun,Xiaoyan Li,Hongjian Sun
Dalton Transactions Pub Date : 04/24/2014 00:00:00 , DOI:10.1039/C4DT00461B
Abstract
Three novel [CNN]-pincer nickel(II) complexes with NHC-amine arms were synthesized in three steps. Complex 5b was proven to be an efficient catalyst for the Kumada coupling of aryl chlorides or aryl dichlorides under mild conditions.
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