Synthesis of Group 4 Metal Complexes Stabilized by an Amine-Bridged Bis(phenolato) Ligand and Their Catalytic Behavior in Intermolecular Hydroamination Reactions
bis(phenolato) ligand, have been synthesized and characterized. Although 1 and 2 were inactive in catalyzing intermolecularhydroamination reactions, cationic complexes generated in situ from treatment of 1 and 2 with borate [Ph3C][B(C6F5)4], respectively, were found to be highly active. In general, excellent yields (up to >99%) and 100% regioselectivity for a broad range of terminalalkynes and anilines