It is well-recognized that N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands have provided a new
dimension to the design of homogeneous catalysts. Part of the success of this type of ligands …

Metal–ligand cooperation (MLC) has become an important concept in catalysis by transition
metal complexes both in synthetic and biological systems. MLC implies that both the metal …

Activation of inert chemical bonds by transition metal complexes is an area of utmost
importance. Efficient bond activation can provide a leading entry to successful catalytic …

The catalytic reduction of carboxylic acid derivatives has witnessed a rapid development in
recent years. These reactions, involving molecular hydrogen as the reducing agent, can be …

Pincer complexes are becoming increasingly important for organometallic chemistry and
organic synthesis. Since numerous applications for such catalysts have been developed in …

Catalytic Hydrogenation of Carboxylic Acid Esters, Amides, and Nitriles with Homogeneous
Catalysts | Organic Process Research & Development ACS ACS Publications C&EN CAS …

Pincer complexes are useful tools for organic synthesis. Their high stability and easy
functionalization have allowed the development of novel catalytic systems that have had a …

Pincer ligands have become ubiquitous in organometallic chemistry and homogeneous
catalysis. Recently, new varieties of pincer ligands with non-symmetrical backbones and/or …

Hydrogenation of esters is vital to the chemical industry for the production of alcohols,
especially fatty alcohols that find broad applications in consumer products. Current …

A comprehensive overview on homogeneous catalytic hydrogenation of carboxylic acids
and its derivatives as well as carbonic acid derivatives with transition metal-based molecular …