Project Details
Projekt
Imidazolin-2-ylidenaminophosphines as Cooperative Ligands for the Activation of Strong σ Bonds (A10)
Subject Area
Inorganic Molecular Chemistry - Synthesis and Characterisation
Term
from 2016 to 2021
Project identifier
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 104405829
Project A10 is concerned with the development of new modes of cooperative substrate activation using bifunctional and bimetallic catalysts that comprise imidazolin-2-ylidenaminophosphines (IAPs) as cooperative ligands. IAPs are remarkably strong donor ligands and their electron-releasing character exceeds that of alkylphosphines or N-heterocyclic carbenes. A further characteristic feature is the presence of basic imino-nitrogen atoms attached to the phosphorus atom. Therefore, metal complexes with IAP ligands provide a unique platform for the bifunctional or bimetallic activation of enthalpically strong σ bonds. The potential of IAPs as cooperative ligands in Cu-catalyzed (de)hydrogenation reactions and Ni/Pd-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions will be explored.
DFG Programme
Collaborative Research Centres
International Connection
Austria
Applicant Institution
Universität Münster
Project Head
Professor Dr. Fabian Dielmann
