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Pincer-Type Complexes for Catalytic (De)Hydrogenation and Transfer (De)Hydrogenation Reactions: Recent Progress
Svenja Werkmeister1, Jacob Neumann1, Kathrin Junge1
1Leibniz-Institut für Katalyse e.V. an der Universität Rostock, Albert-Einstein-Straße 29a, 18055 Rostock (Germany), Fax: (+49) 381-1281-51113.
Chemistry (Weinheim an Der Bergstrasse, Germany)
|July 17, 2015
Summary
Pincer complexes are vital catalysts for hydrogenation and dehydrogenation reactions. This review highlights recent advances in both noble and base metal pincer complex applications.
Area of Science:
- Organometallic chemistry
- Organic synthesis
- Catalysis
Background:
- Pincer complexes are increasingly significant in modern chemistry.
- They offer versatile catalytic properties for various transformations.
- Recent decades have seen extensive development in their applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in pincer complex catalysis.
- Focus on (de)hydrogenation and transfer (de)hydrogenation reactions.
- Highlight progress over the last four years.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent studies (last 4 years).
- Focus on catalytic applications of pincer complexes.
- Inclusion of both noble and base metal systems.
Main Results:
- Pincer complexes show significant utility in (de)hydrogenation.
- Both noble-metal and base-metal complexes are effective catalysts.
- Diverse applications have been developed and summarized.
Conclusions:
- Pincer complexes are key catalysts for hydrogenation/dehydrogenation.
- Base metal complexes offer promising alternatives to noble metals.
- Continued research is expanding their synthetic utility.
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