Diverse catalytic reactivity of a dearomatized PN3P*-nickel hydride pincer complex towards CO2 reduction

A dearomatized (PNP)-P-3*-nickel hydride complex has been prepared using an oxidative addition process. The first nickel-catalyzed hydrosilylation of CO2 to methanol has been achieved, with unprecedented turnover numbers. Selective methylation and formylation of amines with CO2 were demonstrated by such a (PNP)-P-3*-nickel hydride complex, highlighting its versatile functions in CO2 reduction.