Abstract
Density function theory calculations reveal that the Grubbs-Hoveyda olefin metathesis pre-catalyst is activated by the formation of a complex in which the incoming alkene substrate and outgoing alkoxy ligand are both clearly associated with the ruthenium centre. The computed energies for reaction are in good agreement with the experimental values, reported here.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 5428-5430 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Chemical Communications |
| Volume | 47 |
| Issue number | 19 |
| Early online date | 11 Apr 2011 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 21 May 2011 |
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Keywords
- olefin metathesis
- metathesis catalyst
- alkene substrates
- alkoxy ligands
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Ashworth, I. W., Hillier, I. H., Nelson, D. J., Percy, J. M., & Vincent, M. A. (2011). What is the initiation step of the Grubbs-Hoveyda olefin metathesis catalyst? Chemical Communications, 47(19), 5428-5430. https://doi.org/10.1039/c1cc11230a