Metallibure

Metallibure is a term used in the field of chemistry to describe a class of organometallic compounds that contain a metal atom bonded to a carbene ligand. These compounds are of interest due to their unique chemical properties and potential applications in catalysis and other areas of chemistry.

History

The first metallibure was reported in the scientific literature in the late 20th century. Since then, a variety of different metallibures have been synthesized and studied, with a particular focus on their potential use in catalysis.

Structure and Bonding

In a metallibure, the metal atom is bonded to a carbene ligand. The nature of this bond can vary depending on the specific metal and carbene involved, but in general, it is characterized by a high degree of covalent character. This results in a strong bond that is resistant to chemical reactions, making metallibures stable under a variety of conditions.

Applications

Metallibures have been studied for their potential use in catalysis. In particular, they have been found to be effective catalysts for a variety of chemical reactions, including hydrogenation, oxidation, and carbon-carbon bond forming reactions. This makes them of interest for the synthesis of a wide range of chemical compounds.

See Also

• Organometallic chemistry
• Transition metal carbene complex
• Catalysis