Not so inert mer-tris-chelate cobalt(iii) complex of a hydroxy-pyridine functionalized NHC ligand for cyclic carbonate synthesis

Abstract

The homoleptic hydroxy-pyridine functionalized Co(III)-NHC complex (2) demonstrates an extraordinary catalytic activity towards the CO2 cycloaddition under mild conditions. Using this catalyst and TBAB the highest TON (666,667) and TOF...