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Isomerizing Olefin Metathesis
Author(s) -
Pollini Jacqueline,
Pankau Wolf M.,
Gooßen Lukas J.
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
chemistry – a european journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.687
H-Index - 242
eISSN - 1521-3765
pISSN - 0947-6539
DOI - 10.1002/chem.201805940
Subject(s) - isomerization , metathesis , catalysis , olefin metathesis , olefin fiber , double bond , chemistry , tandem , organic chemistry , combinatorial chemistry , materials science , polymerization , polymer , composite material
Isomerizing olefin metathesis is currently undergoing a transformation from laboratory curiosity to powerful synthetic concept at the heart of orthogonal tandem catalysis. In this process, an isomerization catalyst continuously moves double bonds along carbon chains, while a metathesis catalyst scrambles the residues at the C−C double bonds. This cooperative action of two catalysts can be used to access single, defined products from a complex mixture of compounds. Alternatively, it enables the transformation of uniform starting materials into complex product blends with defined, tunable properties. This concept article highlights recent developments and potential applications of this fascinating reaction concept.