Grubbs’ Catalysts are a series of transition metal carbene complexes used as catalysts for olefin metathesis. They are named after Robert H. Grubbs the chemist who first synthesized them. There are two generations of the catalyst as shown on the right. In contrast to other olefin metathesis catalysts Grubbs’ catalysts tolerate other functional groups in the alkene are air-tolerant and are compatible with a wide range of solvents.
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