Co(0)-Arene Complexes Derived from a Co4 Cluster: Synthesis, Characterization, and Hydrogenation Catalysis
Low-valent cobalt complexes have emerged as effective earth-abundant pre-catalysts for olefin hydrogenation reactions. Here, we report a series of heteroleptic Co(0) arene cyclic (alkyl)(amino)carbene (CAAC) complexes that catalytically hydrogenate olefins. Whereas direct reduction of CAACCo(II) precursors affords pr...