Amidato complexes of ruthenium, rhodium and iridium from concise NeH bond activation: exploration in catalysis

Abstract

<p> Acceptor-substituted N-H groups as found in carbamides and sulfonamides are readily activated through suitable unsaturated metal complexes applying the concept of metal-ligand bifunctionality. This process constitutes the basis for an enantioselective intramolecular addition of N-H groups onto activated alkenes. The resulting compounds can also be employed as catalyst precursors for transferhydrogenation.</p>