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| Our group has been investigating the structure and activity of a series of novel rhodium N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) complexes. We have recently synthesized and characterized two bis-NHC η-2 peroxo complexes, and investigated their ability as aerobic oxidation catalysts. The complexes have very short O-O bonds and square planar geometry, both of which are unique to rhodium peroxo complexes. We have also recently synthesized and characterized some Rh-NHC carboxylato complexes which have proven to be effective pre-catalysts in the hydroformylation of both aromatic and aliphatic olefins. Investigations are currently underway to determine the nature of the active catalysts and whether or not the carbene-rhodium bond remains intact through out the catalytic cycle.
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Organometallic Catalysts
8:30 AM-12:20 PM, Sunday, August 19, 2007 BCEC -- 212, Oral
Division of Inorganic Chemistry |
