1,3-Dimethylimidazol-2-ylidene / 1 kg
Product Description
1,3-Dimethylimidazol-2-ylidene is a member of the N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) family, characterized by the presence of two methyl groups on the imidazol-2-ylidene framework. NHCs are known for their robustness and ability to form strong σ-bonds with various metals, making them valuable ligands in organometallic chemistry. The dimethyl substitution pattern introduces a balance between steric bulk and electronic properties, which can influence the reactivity and stability of the resulting metal complexes. This compound is of interest for its potential applications in catalysis and materials science, where its electronic and steric characteristics can be leveraged to achieve desired outcomes.
Application
In practical applications, 1,3-Dimethylimidazol-2-ylidene can be used as a ligand in the synthesis of metal complexes for catalytic applications. Its ability to stabilize reactive metal species can enhance the efficiency and selectivity of catalyzed reactions, making it a valuable component in the development of new catalysts. Additionally, its properties suggest potential use in materials science, where it could contribute to the design of materials with tailored electronic and mechanical properties.
Articles:
- Topological Analysis of the Electron Density in the N-Heterocyclic Carbene Triruthenium Cluster [Ru3(μ-H)2(μ3-MeImCH)(CO)9] (Me2Im = 1,3-dimethylimidazol-2-ylidene)
Publication Date: May 14, 2009
Javier A. Cabeza, Juan F. Van der Maelen and Santiago García-Granda
https://doi.org/10.1021/om9000617
- Synthesis of 1,3-Dialkylimidazol-2-ylidene Boranes from 1,3-Dialkylimidazolium Iodides and Sodium Borohydride
Publication Date: September 3, 2015
Sean Gardner, Takuji Kawamoto and Dennis P. Curran
https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.joc.5b01682
- Rigorous interpretation of electronic wavefunctions. IV. Origins of the unusual stability of the 1,3-dimethylimidazol-2-ylidene carbene
Publication Date: March 1993
Jerzy Cioslowski