Synthesis and Catalytic Activity of Dicationic Zn Complex

Hydrogenation and hydroelementation of C=E bonds (E = O, N, C) are among the most important organic reactions. Most catalytic methods involve the use of noble transition metal-based catalysts, which are expensive scarce or toxic. Hence the focus of today’s research is their replacement by cheaper and less toxic transition metal-free catalysts. The use of zinc in this perspective is of a great interest because of its abundance, biological relevance and distinct abilities. Here we report the synthesis and reactivity of di-cationic Zn complex embedded in tri dentate ligand, and its use in catalytic hydrosilylation of olefins and alkynes.