Pincer‐Metal Complexes as Catalysts for CH Activation and Functionalization in Organic Synthesis

Abstract

This article describes applications of pincer complexes in the CH bond activation and functionalization. The reader is provided with an overview of this important area and its crucial role in forging stoichiometric intra‐ and intermolecular CH activations in organometallic pincer compounds. A special emphasis is given to the role of pincer ligands in promoting challenging CH activation methods. Applications in the stoichiometric and catalytic formation of CC and CB bonds via CH activation in organic substrates are also presented. The scope of this article is limited to complexes of late transition metals and therefore, reactions involving main group metals are not included.