A Cationic N-Heterocyclic Carbene with an Organometallic Backbone: Synthesis and Reactivity
摘要:
A new type of cationic N-heterocyclic carbene ligand has been developed by attachment of a cationic organometallic [(CsMes)Ru](+) fragment to a benzimidazolium cation and subsequent deprotonation of the dicationic sandwich complex. The coordination chemistry and electronic properties of the new carbene were investigated by experimental and theoretical methods.