Highly Electrophilic Mononuclear Cationic Aluminium Alkoxide Complexes: Syntheses, Reactivity and Catalytic Applications

A new family of β-diketiminate-stabilized highly electrophilic monomeric aluminium cations with alkoxy substituents have been introduced. The Guttman–Beckett method and hydride ion affinity calculations affirm that groups enhance the electrophilicity these cations. We also illustrate their catalytic application for reactions such as ether activation, hydrosilylation alkene carbonyls. More information can be found in Research Article by S. Singh co-workers (DOI: 10.1002/chem.202301229). Manu Adhikari‘s background image is gratefully acknowledged.