Ruthenium-based catalysts bearing unsymmetrical NHCs for specific olefin metathesis applications

RSC Advances 2026 Open access

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Authors: Rida Nadeem, Rubina Troiano, Assunta D’Amato, Consiglia Tedesco, Fabia Grisi
DOI: 10.1039/d6ra03171d
Cited by: 1
References: 83

Abstract

Unsymmetrical NHC–ruthenium catalysts enable sustainable olefin metathesis. Catalyst activity and selectivity are tuned by backbone configuration and the size of the N -aryl substituent (mesityl vs. diisopropylphenyl).

Fields of Study & Subjects

Synthetic Organic Chemistry Methods N-Heterocyclic Carbenes in Organic and Inorganic Chemistry Organometallic Complex Synthesis and Catalysis

Publication details

Journal / source
RSC Advances
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
16
Issue
35
Pages
35671–35685
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN