Application
1,3-Bis(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)-4,5-dihydroimidazolium tetrafluoroborate is a versatile ligand used to facilitate various catalytic reactions. It plays a crucial role in the ruthenium-catalyzed selective reduction of nitriles to primary amines, enabling efficient synthesis of these compounds. Additionally, it serves as a ligand for nickel-catalyzed [2+2+2] cycloaddition of arynes and unactivated alkenes, contributing to the formation of complex molecular structures. Furthermore, this compound is employed in copper-catalyzed reactions, including [3+2] cycloaddition of azides and alkynes under mild conditions and the direct aryl quaternization of N-substituted imidazoles to form imidazolium salts. It also aids in the copper-catalyzed silylation of allenes, illustrating its broad application across various chemical transformations.