Unlocking the potential of metal ligand cooperation for enantioselective transformations
Tizian-Frank Ramspoth1, Johanan Kootstra1, Syuzanna R Harutyunyan1
1Institute for Chemistry, University of Groningen Institution Nijenborgh 4, 9747 AG, Groningen, The Netherlands. s.harutyunyan@rug.nl.
Abstract:
Metal-ligand cooperation, in which both the metal and the ligand of a transition metal complex actively participate in chemical transformations leading to enhanced reactivity or selectivity in chemical reactions, has emerged as a powerful and versatile concept in catalysis. This Viewpoint discusses the development trajectory of transition metal-based complexes as catalysts in (de)hydrogenative processes, in particular those cases where metal-ligand cooperation has been invoked to rationalise the observed high reactivities and excellent selectivities. The historical context, mechanistic aspects and current applications are discussed with the suggestion to explore the potential of the MLC mode of action of such catalysts in enantioselective transformations beyond (de)hydrogenative processes.
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