A simple 1 H NMR method for determining the σ-donor properties of N-heterocyclic carbenes

Guangrong Meng; Lazaros Kakalis; Steven P. Nolan; Steven P. Nolan

doi:10.1016/j.tetlet.2018.12.059

A simple 1 H NMR method for determining the σ-donor properties of N-heterocyclic carbenes

Guangrong Meng, Lazaros Kakalis, Steven P. Nolan, Steven P. Nolan

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The σ-donor properties of NHC ligands (NHC = N-heterocyclic carbene) are crucial in controlling their interaction with transition metals, and as a consequence, to determine the selectivity and reactivity of NHCs in transition-metal-catalysis. Herein, we report a simple NMR method for estimating the σ-donor properties of NHC ligands based on a straightforward 1H NMR measurement of ligand precursors. We present evaluation of σ-donating properties for a range of NHC ligands varied by structure and electronics that are relevant to transition-metal-catalysis. We expect that the simple measurement of σ-donating properties of NHCs, together with the known methods for evaluating sterics and π-backbonding, will enhance the understanding of the properties of NHCs in transition-metal-catalysis.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	378-381
Number of pages	4
Journal	Tetrahedron Letters
Volume	60
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tetlet.2018.12.059
State	Published - Jan 4 2019
Externally published	Yes

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