New article in Nature Communications (2024)

30 10 2024

A publication entitled “Preserving precise choreography of bonds in Z-stereoretentive olefin metathesis by using quinoxaline-2,3-dithiolate ligand” has been featured in Nature Communications, co-authored by Łukasz Grzesiński, Anna Kajetanowicz,  and Prof. Karol Grela.

A ruthenium complex containing a new quinoxaline-derived ligand has been developed. This complex has proven to be an effective catalyst for olefin metathesis reactions, which is capable of ensuring high selectivity in the formation of C–C double bonds of Z geometry even under the demanding conditions necessary for obtaining macrocyclic musks — valuable fragrances. It also enables the valorization of plant oils—bio-based raw materials by transforming them, among others, into pheromones used in agriculture to control plant pests.

Preserving precise choreography of bonds in Z-stereoretentive olefin metathesis by using quinoxaline-2,3-dithiolate ligand. Nature Commun. 2024, 15, 8981. DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-52876-4