A new class of compounds is disclosed that in preferred embodiments relate to Ru-based catalysts suitable for use in olefin metathesis reactions. Such compounds demonstrate high rates of catalytic turnover in comparison with other Ru catalysts known in the art. Moreover, the catalysts are highly stable, and readily suited to attachment to a solid support via the anionic ligands. The invention also pertains to methods of producing the catalysts, and their use in catalyzing olefin metathesis reactions.
[EN] RUTHENIUM COMPOUNDS, THEIR PRODUCTION AND USE<br/>[FR] COMPOSES DE RUTHENIUM, LEUR PRODUCTION ET LEUR UTILISATION
申请人:UNIV OTTAWA
公开号:WO2005012315A1
公开(公告)日:2005-02-10
A new class of compounds is disclosed that in preferred embodiments relate to Ru-based catalysts suitable for use in olefin metathesis reactions. Such compounds demonstrate high rates of catalytic turnover in comparison with other Ru catalysts known in the art. Moreover, the catalysts are highly stable, and readily suited to attachment to a solid support via the anionic ligands. In preferred embodiments the compounds present significant advantages by permitting facile isolation of active catalyst. The invention also pertains to methods of producing the catalysts, and their use in catalyzing olefin metathesis reactions.