A series of pincer-type ligands: PCArP and PNArP was synthesized. Upon metalation and C-H activation of the pro-ligand, the corresponding iridium complexes (PCArP)Ir(H)Cl and (PNArP)Ir(H)Cl were isolated and their reactivity was explored. The newly synthesized complexes were characterized by multinuclear NMR spectroscopy and X-ray crystallography. The catalytic activity of these Ir-containing species towards dehydrogenation was studied and those results will be discussed.

New pincer supporting ligands for late transition metal complexes

245th National Meeting (2013)

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