2013/09/30 by Rory Waterman · 1 citation
Chemistry · #Organometallic Complex Synthesis and Catalysis #Synthetic Organic Chemistry Methods #Synthesis and characterization of novel inorganic/organometallic compounds
paper · doi:10.1021/om400760k
openalex publication_date 2013/09/30 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/30
A review of σ-bond metathesis is presented using Watson’s 1983 observation of degenerative methyl ligand exchange at metallocene compounds as a starting point. This review has two major parts. The first presents identifying features and reactivity characteristics of this pivotal mechanistic step for high oxidation state metals, which are given with some historical context, though not in historical order for clarity of discussion. The second part presents several selected examples of the exploits of this transformation with a particular focus on catalytic bond forming reactions.