Synthesis 2021; 53(08): 1409-1422
DOI: 10.1055/a-1339-3417
short review

Catalytic Reactions by Heterobimetallic Carbonyl Complexes with Polar Metal–Metal Interactions

Hsien-Cheng Yu
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This short review is based on work supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science, Office of Basic Energy Sciences under Award Number DE-SC0021055.


Abstract

Heterobinuclear catalysts capable of bimetallic cooperative bond activation provide an alternative pathway to approach the discovery of novel and unique reactivity and selectivity in catalytic transformations, complementing more traditional mononuclear precious metal catalysts. This review summarizes recent advances in homogenous catalysis using heterobimetallic carbonyl catalysts with polar metal–metal interactions.

1 Introduction

2 Hydrogenation and Hydrofunctionalization

3 Carbonylation and Carboxylation

4 Oxidative Transformations

5 Conclusion and Outlook



Publication History

Received: 08 December 2020

Accepted after revision: 17 December 2020

Accepted Manuscript online:
17 December 2020

Article published online:
25 January 2021

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