carbenoidtype
A carbenoid is a metal-carbene intermediate with a structure similar to a carbene but where the carbene carbon is bonded to a metal atom. These species are important in organic chemistry, particularly in reactions like cyclopropanation and insertion reactions. Carbenoids are generally more stable and easier to handle than free carbenes, making them versatile synthetic tools. The metal plays a crucial role in stabilizing the reactive carbene moiety through metal-carbon bond formation.
The most common metals involved in carbenoid chemistry are transition metals such as copper, rhodium, and ruthenium,
Carbenoids can be generated through various methods, often involving the reaction of diazo compounds with metal