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Fundamentals of Molecular Catalysis

Kurosawa, Hideo

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Table of contents
  • Cover
  • Contentsix
  • Prefacev
  • List of Contributorsvii
  • Chapter 1. General Introduction1
  • 1.1 Introduction1
  • 1.2 Elucidation of catalytic mechanisms as cycles composed of elementary steps4
  • 1.3 Comments on elementary processes involved in metal-catalyzed organic synthesis5
  • 1.4 Catalytic cycles constituted of multiple components of elementary processes51
  • 1.5 Other relevant aspects53
  • 1.6 Further prospects55
  • 1.7 References56
  • Chapter 2. Activation of Substrates with Non-Polar Single Bonds65
  • 2.1 Significance of the area65
  • 2.2 Activation pathways65
  • 2.3 σ bond complexes69
  • 2.4 Non-polar σ bond activation86
  • 2.5 Conclusion106
  • 2.6 References107
  • Chapter 3. Activation of Substrates with Polar Single Bonds115
  • 3.1 Introduction115
  • 3.2 Carbon–halogen bond cleavage reactions115
  • 3.3 Carbon–oxygen bond cleavage reactions126
  • 3.4 Carbon–sulfur bond cleavage reactions150
  • 3.5 Recent developments on other polar single bond cleavage167
  • 3.6 Summary180
  • 3.7 References180
  • Chapter 4. Transition Metal–Carbene Complexes in Olefin Metathesis and Related Reactions187
  • 4.1 Scope187
  • 4.2 Classification of transition metal–carbene complexes187
  • 4.3 Reactivity of transition metal–carbene complexes192
  • 4.4 Olefin metathesis197
  • 4.5 Catalysts for olefin metathesis207
  • 4.6 Conclusions225
  • 4.7 References225
  • Chapter 5. Transmetalation233
  • 5.1 Introduction233
  • 5.2 Organic ligand transfer from main group metal to transition metal236
  • 5.3 Organic ligand transfer between transition metals261
  • 5.4 Transmetalation of main group metal compounds283
  • 5.5 Summary284
  • 5.6 References285
  • Chapter 6. 1,2-Insertion and β-Elimination293
  • 6.1 Introduction293
  • 6.2 Insertion of alkenes into M–H or M–C bonds295
  • 6.3 Insertion of other substrates into M–H and M–C bonds348
  • 6.4 Insertion into other M–E bonds352
  • 6.5 References364
  • Chapter 7. 1,1-Insertion into Metal–Carbon Bond373
  • 7.1 Introduction373
  • 7.2 CO insertion374
  • 7.3 Isocyanide insertion390
  • 7.4 SO2 insertion395
  • 7.5 α-Elimination and 1,1-insertion involving alkylidene ligands400
  • 7.6 References404
  • Chapter 8. Addition to Unsaturated Ligands411
  • 8.1 Introduction411
  • 8.2 Nucleophilic attack at coordinated ligand412
  • 8.3 Electrophilic attack at coordinated ligand461
  • 8.4 Radical attack at coordinated ligand468
  • 8.5 Summary471
  • 8.6 References472
  • Chapter 9. Reductive Elimination479
  • 9.1 Introduction479
  • 9.2 Reductive elimination from d8 cis-MR(R’ )L2 complexes480
  • 9.3 Reductive elimination from d8 trans-MR(R’ )L2 complexes.491
  • 9.4 Reductive elimination from d8 π-allyl complexes494
  • 9.5 Reductive elimination from d6 metal complexes496
  • 9.6 Reductive elimination from other metal complexes505
  • 9.7 References507
  • Subject index513
Book details
  • Vendor Elsevier S & T
  • SKU 9780444509215
  • ISBN-13 9780080532134
  • Author Kurosawa, Hideo
  • Category Science
  • Subject Physical & Theoretical

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Almost all contemporary organic synthesis involve transition metal complexes as catalysts or particular reagents. The aim of this book is to provide the reader with detailed accounts of elementary processes within molecular catalysis to allow its development and as an aid in designing novel catalytic systems. The book comprises authoritative reviews on elementary processes from experts working at the forefront of organometallic chemistry.

· This is the first book that focuses on elementary processes in transition metal complexes for understanding catalytic mechanisms
· Provides detailed description of elementary processes involved in catalytic cycles by experts in the field
· Provides an overview of the mechanisms of various homogeneous catalyses