Thermal Switchability of N-Chelating Hoveyda-type Catalyst Containing a Secondary Amine Ligand

An investigation of aza analogues of the popular Hoveyda–Grubbs catalyst containing a secondary amine ligand is presented, proving the crucial impact of steric as well as electronic factors on the catalyst’s stability and performance. The issue of latency in the reactivity profile of studied catalysts is examined, followed by structural and application studies.