Publications by authors named "Ayazhan Bizhanova"
Dalton Trans
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- A series of metal complexes (Mn(I), Fe(II), Co(II)) with PN ligands containing secondary amines were synthesized for catalytic transfer hydrogenation of nitriles, using ammonia borane as the hydrogen source.
- The most effective catalyst was a tetracoordinate Fe(II) bromide complex, marking a significant advancement as it is one of the few effective iron-based catalysts for this type of reaction beyond carbonyl compounds.
- Mechanistic studies suggest that the secondary amine in the PN ligand aids in a metal-ligand cooperative mechanism, facilitating the conversion of nitriles to primary amines.
