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Synthesis and characterization of a tetradentate PNCP iridium complex for catalytic alkane dehydrogenation

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A novel hydrido iridium chloride complex supported by a tetradentate PNCP ligand has been synthesized and characterized. Upon activation with NaOtBu, the PNCP-IrHCl complex is active for transfer dehydrogenation of cyclic and linear alkanes.

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Jia, X., Huang, Z. Synthesis and characterization of a tetradentate PNCP iridium complex for catalytic alkane dehydrogenation. Sci. China Chem. 58, 1340–1344 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11426-015-5421-y

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