The Chemistry of Pincer Compounds (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780444531384)

Pincer complexes are formed by the binding of a chemical structure to a metal atom with at least one carbon-metal bond. Usually the metal atom has three bonds to a chemical backbone, enclosing the atom like a pincer. The resulting structure protects the metal atom and gives it unique properties.The last decade has witnessed the continuous growth in the development of pincer complexes. These species have passed from being curiosity compounds to chemical chameleons able to perform a wide variety of applications. Their unique metal bound structures provide some of the most active catalysts yet known for organic transformations involving the activation of bonds. The Chemistry of Pincer Compounds details use of pincer compounds including homogeneous catalysis, enantioselective organic transformations, the activation of strong bonds, the biological importance of pincer compounds as potential therapeutic or pharmaceutical agents, dendrimeric and supported materials.

Author: David Morales-Morales
ISBN-10: 0444531386
ISBN-13: 9780444531384
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Language: English
Published: 07/01/2007
Pages: 466
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.15lbs
Size: 9.74h x 6.85w x 0.95d