Recent advances in the synthesis of supported metathesis catalysts

The state of the art and recent developments in the synthesis of supported, well-defined metathesis catalysts are reviewed. In this context, their synthesis, selected properties and application to both polymer and organic chemistry are summarised. Special consideration will be given to aspects of activity [discussed in terms of turnover numbers (TONs) and turn over frequencies (TOFs)], regioselectivity and enantioselectivity as well as stability. The general applicability of these supported catalysts to either high-throughput technology or to the manufacture of continuous flow systems is discussed.