Ion-Functionalized Silver(I) Carboxylates: Synthesis and Application in Ru-Catalyzed Olefin Metathesis Reaction

The Grubbs–Hoveyda catalysts have a wide range of applications in catalyzed formation of the carbon-carbon double bonds. In this study, several imidazolium- functionalized or pyridinium-functionalized silver carboxylates have been prepared, and their reaction with Grubbs–Hoveyda 2 nd generation (G–H 2 nd ) catalyst leads a new type of processes. Activity and selectivity of the catalysts have been preliminarily evaluated using cross olefin metathesis reactions.