Cyclopentadienyl cobalt(III) complexes: Synthetic and catalytic chemistry

Abstract

Cyclopentadienyl cobalt complexes have been known since 1953. In the recent years, they have attracted attention of chemists due to their application in C–H activation reactions. The review covers the synthesis of cyclopentadienyl cobalt(III) complexes with diverse auxiliary ligands (such as carbonyl, halides, solvents, arenes, amines, phosphines etc.) as well as their catalytic activity. The influence of auxiliary ligands on the catalytic activity is discussed.