Abstract: The subject invention provides catalytical compounds/complexes, compositions comprising such compound/complex, synthesis of the compounds/complexes, and methods of using such compounds/complexes as catalysts in, for example, RCM reactions. Specifically, the subject invention provides the synthesis of the first catalytically active V oxo alkylidene, VO(CHSiMe3)(PEt3)2Cl, which exhibits superior performance compared to other analogs.

Abstract: The subject invention provides catalytical compounds/complexes, compositions comprising such compound/complex, synthesis of the compounds/complexes, and methods of using such compounds/complexes as catalysts in, for example, RCM reactions. Specifically, the subject invention provides the synthesis of the first catalytically active V oxo alkylidene, VO(CHSiMe3)(PEt3)2Cl, which exhibits superior performance compared to other analogs.

Abstract: The subject invention provides catalytical compounds/complexes, compositions comprising such compound/complex, synthesis of the compounds/complexes, and methods of using such compounds/complexes as catalysts in, for example, carbon isotope exchange (CIE) on target bioactive molecules. Methods that allow CIE directly on drug candidates are of great importance to chemistry, biology, and medicine. Especially valuable are catalytic procedures that rely on a limited collection of available labeled materials. The instant method comprises converting a methyl group to terminal ?CH2 utilizing transfer dehydrogenation catalysts to enable V-based olefin metathesis, followed by a hydrogenation step. The one-pot strategy allows the formal methylation/demethylation sequence and can be applied to an assortment of alkyl-containing compounds.

Abstract: The subject invention provides catalytical compounds/complexes, compositions comprising such compound/complex, synthesis of the compounds/complexes, and methods of using such compounds/complexes as catalysts in, for example, RCM reactions. Specifically, the subject invention provides the synthesis of the first catalytically active V oxo alkylidene, VO(CHSiMe3)(PEt3)2Cl, which exhibits superior performance compared to other analogs.