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Effect of the extended π-surface and <i>N</i>-butyl substituents of imidazoles on their reactivity, electrochemical behaviours and biological interactions of corresponding Pt(<scp>ii</scp>)-CNC carbene complexes: exploring DFT and docking interactions

Rajesh Bellam
Ross S. Robinson
Deogratius Jaganyi
Daniel O. Onunga
Allen Mambanda

20241 citationOpen accessMount Kenya University

Abstract

The extended π surface and the N -butyl arms on the bis(3-methylimidazolium-1-yl)pyridine ligand cause prominent σ-inductive effect and steric influences on the complexes which stabilises the metal centres which leads to damping in their reactivity.

Research topics

N-Heterocyclic Carbenes in Organic and Inorganic Chemistry
Catalytic Cross-Coupling Reactions
Cyclopropane Reaction Mechanisms

Sustainable Development Goals

Clean Water and Sanitation

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DOI: 10.1039/d4nj00552j

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