What is the initiation step of the Grubbs-Hoveyda olefin metathesis catalyst?

Ian W. Ashworth; Ian H. Hillier; David J. Nelson; Jonathan M. Percy; Mark A. Vincent

doi:10.1039/c1cc11230a

What is the initiation step of the Grubbs-Hoveyda olefin metathesis catalyst?

Ian W. Ashworth, Ian H. Hillier, David J. Nelson, Jonathan M. Percy, Mark A. Vincent

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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
Pages (from-to)	5428-5430
Number of pages	3
Journal	Chemical Communications
Volume	47
Issue number	19
Early online date	11 Apr 2011
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1039/c1cc11230a
Publication status	Published - 21 May 2011

Keywords

olefin metathesis
metathesis catalyst
alkene substrates
alkoxy ligands

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