Ligands containing pendant bases have been shown to have desirable effects on catalytic reactions.  They have been shown to increase reaction rates as well as control of the regioselectivity of a reaction. Electron-poor ligands are an under-explored area in the literature, but when used as part of a catalyst they are capable of changing the relative rates of the steps in a catalytic cycle, which in turn can change the final product of the reaction. Our work combines the two parts into one ligand, allowing for more varied reactivity, as well as possible insight into how the course of a reaction can be modified by changing the ligand of a catalyst.  Several ligands and their related metal complexes will be discussed, as well as investigations into their reactivity.

Electron-poor ligands: Synthesis and catalytic application

ACS Fall 2021

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