The first class of square-planar Pt(II) complexes bearingelectron-poor alkenes, i.e., [PtMe(
N,
N-chelate)(
2-CH
2=CHCOR)]BF
4(R = H, NMe
2, Me, OMe), is described. By usingN,Nligands with suitable steric properties, it was possible to inhibitolefin dynamic processes insolution, thus allowing a thorough characterization of the complexes.Insertion of methylacrylate into the Pt-Me bond provides a rare example of migratoryinsertion of an alkeneinto a Pt-alkyl bond.