PC(sp 3 )P Transition Metal Pincer Complexes: Properties and Catalytic Applications

Carbometalated pincer complexes represent a family of powerful compounds having tremendous number of manifold applications in organometallic chemistry, synthesis, catalysis, material science, and bioinorganic chemistry. This chapter reviews the recent developments in the chemistry and catalytic applications of PC(sp 3)P transition metal pincer complexes stressing their singular reactivity that stem from the unique electronic properties and topology.