Fluorenyl-tethered N-heterocyclic carbene complexes of the heavy alkali metals
The coordination chemistry of N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) with Group 1 metals remains comparatively underdeveloped relative to their extensive application across the periodic table. Herein, we describe the synthesis of rubidium and caesium complexes incorporating a fluorenyl-tethered NHC ligand. Additionally, the first heterobimetallic Cs/Li NHC complex was obtained <i>via</i> treatment with a combination of alkali metal amide bases.
Authors
- Catherine Weetman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5643-9256)
- Alan R. Kennedy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3652-6015)
- Stuart Burnett (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-7124-2169)
- Stephen M. Mansell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9332-3698)
Institutions
- University of Strathclyde (GB)
- Heriot-Watt University (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Chemical Communications
- Published
- 2025-12-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1039/d5cc06477e
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- N-Heterocyclic Carbenes in Organic and Inorganic Chemistry
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.94
Funders
- Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council