C–H Activation by Ruthenium(II), Cobalt(III) and Manganese(I) Catalysis

Abstract

C–H functionalizations have expanded the toolbox of organic chemistry and found widespread applications in the synthesis of complex and bioactive molecules. Within this thesis, several new synthetic transformations by powerful ruthenium(II) and earth-abundant cobalt(III) and manganese(I) catalysis were developed. Detailed studies provided fundamental mechanistic insights and set the stage for the design of highly stereoselective catalytic systems.