Electronically and sterically varied tungsten carbonyls applied to the selective dearomatization of N-heteroarenes

Dalton Transactions 2026

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Authors: P. Bai, Yuzan Liu, Li Fang, Ying Li, Jiahao Wang, Yougen Cai, Lei Chen, Jia-Jia Zhao, Heng Song, Luyi Zong, Chen Xu
DOI: 10.1039/d6dt00164e
Cited by: 3
References: 49

Abstract

-substitution, highlighting steric control. Structural and IR data confirm ligand-dependent electronic tuning of tungsten. Kinetics show near-zero-order in the catalyst and substrate but near-second-order in [HBpin], suggesting a borane-multistep mechanism. Stoichiometric studies support initial substrate coordination to tungsten. This work establishes earth-abundant tungsten as a sustainable alternative to late-transition metals for selective dearomatization under mild conditions.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Organoboron and organosilicon chemistry Catalytic C–H Functionalization Methods Catalytic Cross-Coupling Reactions

Publication details

Journal / source
Dalton Transactions
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
55
Issue
8
Pages
3454–3459
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN