Catalysis of Olefin Metathesis
A special issue of Catalysts (ISSN 2073-4344).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 November 2017)
Special Issue Editor
Interests: organometallic chemistry; coordination chemistry; homogeneous catalysis; stereospecific polymerization; NHC-metal complexes; ruthenium-catalyzed olefin metathesis
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Dear Colleagues,
Catalytic olefin metathesis is one of the most powerful tools in the arsenal of the synthetic chemist for carbon–carbon bond formations. The continued development of well-defined catalysts has allowed this chemical process to become central to research in a wide variety of fields, including organic synthesis, biochemistry and materials science. The number of metathesis catalysts commercially available, as well as the number of synthetic opportunities, is constantly increasing. Recent industrial advances in pharmaceutical applications, in the production of specialty chemicals and of valuable chemicals from renewable sources provide concrete evidence of the uptake of this methodology in chemical manufacturing. Moreover, new perspectives and new challenges in catalytic metathesis are emerging from areas of major current activity, including stereoselective transformations, reactions that involve hindered olefins and environmentally friendly processes.
This Special Issue focuses on recent achievements in catalytic olefin metathesis in its many forms. Contributions dealing with catalyst development, applications in organic and polymer chemistry, synthesis of biologically active compounds, green processes, mechanistic studies and theoretical investigations are particularly welcome.
Dr. Fabia Grisi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- catalyst development
- C–C bond formation
- polymers
- organic synthesis
- natural products
- stereoselective reactions
- green chemistry
- industrial applications
- mechanistic studies
- theoretical investigations
