Abstract
The catalytic activities of a pincer type bis(imidazolin-2-ylidene)nickel(II) complex
were evaluated. The complex was found to be an effective catalyst in the Kumada-Tamao-Corriu
and Suzuki-Miyaura coupling reactions of a broad range of aryl-X (X = Br, Cl and F)
compounds, providing a variety of biaryl compounds, generally in good yield.
Key words
nickel - N-heterocyclic carbenes - pincer ligands - Kumada-Tamao-Corriu coupling -
Suzuki-Miyaura coupling
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