Preparation of a catalyst for activation of strong C–H bonds

The bonds between hydrogen and carbon atoms (C–H bonds) are the most frequent type of bonds in organic molecules. The ability to replace hydrogen atoms with bonds to other atoms can enable simpler access to complex organic molecules. The image shows the final stage of the preparation of a new catalyst that is capable of activating strong C–H bonds at room temperature. The catalyst is formed as a solid from a solution that is present in the vial held by a PhD student Jyoti Dhankhar at the Department of Chemistry, UZH.
by Ilija Coric