Pincer-type ligands have been beautifully exploited especially by the group of Alan Goldman to prepare robust complexes able to catalyze the dehydrogenation of alkanes.<br/>In our groups, we are developing the synthesis of a series of phosphinosilanes incorporating a benzyl spacer. By modulating the number of Si-H functions as well as the substituents on silicon and phosphorus atoms, and thanks to the silicon properties, we can design a large variety of new complexes. They display versatile coordination modes of the initial phosphinosilanes, including pincer-like type structures. Our most recent results will be presented with particular emphasis on the synthesis and characterization of 14-electron rhodium and iridium complexes.

Phosphinobenzylsilanes: Beware of their versatility!

2019 Spring National Meeting

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