Arene-Osmium(II) Complexes in Homogeneous Catalysis

Although the application of arene-osmium(II) complexes in homogeneous catalysis has been much less studied than that of their ruthenium analogues, different works have shown that, in some instances, a comparable or even superior effectiveness can be achieved with this particular class of compounds. This review article focuses on the catalytic applications of arene-osmium(II) complexes. Among others, transfer hydrogenation, hydrogenation, oxidation, and nitrile hydration reactions, as well as different C-C bond forming processes, are comprehensively discussed.

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This review article focuses on the catalytic applications of arene-osmium(II) complexes, discussing transfer hydrogenation, hydrogenation, oxidation, and nitrile hydration reactions, as well as different C-C bond forming processes comprehensively, showing that they can achieve comparable or superior effectiveness in some instances compared to their ruthenium analogues.