Isomerizing Olefin Metathesis |
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Authors: | Jacqueline Pollini Dr Wolf M Pankau Prof Lukas J Gooßen |
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Institution: | Fakultät für Chemie und Biochemie, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Universitätsstr. 150, 44801 Bochum, Germany |
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Abstract: | Isomerizing olefin metathesis is currently undergoing a transformation from laboratory curiosity to powerful synthetic concept at the heart of orthogonal tandem catalysis. In this process, an isomerization catalyst continuously moves double bonds along carbon chains, while a metathesis catalyst scrambles the residues at the C−C double bonds. This cooperative action of two catalysts can be used to access single, defined products from a complex mixture of compounds. Alternatively, it enables the transformation of uniform starting materials into complex product blends with defined, tunable properties. This concept article highlights recent developments and potential applications of this fascinating reaction concept. |
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Keywords: | homogeneous catalysis isomerization metal–metal cooperativity metathesis tandem process |
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