Heteroatom-centered diradical (oid) s have been in the focus of molecular main group
chemistry for nearly 30 years. During this time, the diradical concept has evolved and the …

Steric indices are parameters used in chemistry to describe the spatial arrangement of
atoms or groups of atoms in molecules. They are important in determining the reactivity …

Ligands, especially phosphines and carbenes, can play a key role in modifying and
controlling homogeneous organometallic catalysts, and they often provide a convenient …

Develo** more efficient catalysts remains one of the primary targets of organometallic
chemists. To accelerate reaching this goal, effective molecular descriptors and visualization …

The use of N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) in chemistry has developed rapidly over the
past twenty years. These interesting compounds are predominantly employed in …

This Feature Article presents and discusses the use of different methods to quantify and
explore the steric impact of N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands. These include (a) the …

Quantification and variation of characteristic properties of different ligand classes is an
exciting and rewarding research field. N‐Heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) are of special …

The electronic nature of the interaction of NHCs with metal centres is of interest when
exploring their properties, how these properties influence those of metal complexes, and …

Several new C–H-activated ruthenium catalysts for Z-selective olefin metathesis have been
synthesized. Both the carboxylate ligand and the aryl group of the N-heterocyclic carbene …

The current approach to improve and tune the enantioselective performances of transition‐
metal catalysts for asymmetric synthesis is mostly focused to modifications of the steric …