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Macrocyclic tetranuclear copper (I) complex bearing a N-heterocyclic carbene ligand: Synthesis, structure, and catalytic properties

A rare macrocyclic tetranuclear copper (I) complex ([Cu4(2)2](PF6)4) of phenanthroline-based NHC ligand has been prepared and characterized by NMR, ESI-MS spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction analysis. The complex displays a novel twisted macrocyclic conformation and weak intramolecular Cu-Cu interactions. The complex is found to exhibit high catalytic activity in the Cu-catalyzed azide–alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) reaction in an air atmosphere at room temperature in a MeCN/H2O mixture solution.
Graphical Abstract Highlights A rare macrocyclic tetranuclear copper (I) complex ([Cu4(2)2](PF6)4) of phenanthroline-based NHC ligand was prepared and structurally characterized and shows higher catalytic activity in the CuAAC reaction in an air atmosphere at room temperature in water phase medium.

  • ► A novel macrocyclictetranuclear copper (I) carbene complex was synthesized. ► Intramolecular Cu…Cu interactions are found to exist in this tetranuclear molecule. ► The complex shows high catalytic activity in the CuAAC reaction.

    Authors:   Shaojin Gu, Jingjing Huang, Xin Liu, Hongtao Liu, Yingshan Zhou, Weilin Xu
    Journal:   Inorganic Chemistry Communications
    Year:   2012
    DOI:   10.1016/j.inoche.2012.05.007
    Publication date:   14-05-2012
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