The aim is to synthesize and evaluate neutral linear cobalt(I) silylamides as precatalysts for specific chemical reactions.
Synthesis of neutral linear cobalt(I) silylamides
Investigation of alkyne cyclotrimerization
Exploration of intermediate-spin imido cobalt complexes
Demonstration of effective alkyne cyclotrimerization using the cobalt(I) silylamide
Formation of an intermediate-spin imido cobalt complex
Potential applications in synthetic chemistry highlighted
Abstract
The synthesis of neutral linear cobalt(I) silylamides is reported. Their use as precatalyst in alkyne cyclotrimerisation and for the formation of an intermediate‐spin imido cobalt complex is explored.