Donor-acceptor-based vinylidene and σ-acetylide complexes of ruthenium and osmium

Andrew J. Hodge, Scott L. Ingham, Ashok K. Kakkar, Muhammad S. Khan, Jack Lewis, Nicholas J. Long, David G. Parker, Paul R. Raithby

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Abstract

The synthesis of vinylidene, trans-[(dppm)2ClMCC(H)(R)]PF6, and σ-acetylide complexes, trans-[(dppm)2ClMCCR] (M = Ru, Os; dppm = bis(diphenylphosphino)methane, Ph2PCH2PPh2; R = p-C6H5, p-C6H4C6H5, p-C6H42, C6H32-(CH3)-4-NO2, p-C6H4CH3), and a single-crystal X-ray determination of trans-[(dppm)2ClRuCCC6H4-p-NO2] are reported. The metal-phosphine fragment in these complexes acts as a donor and communicates with the para-substituted nitro acceptor group through the backbone. Such an interaction helps create a delocalized charge-transfer state from the donor to the acceptor.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)205-210
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Organometallic Chemistry
Volume488
Issue number1-2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 22 Feb 1995

Funding

We thank the EPSRC (A.J.H., S.L.I., M.S.K.), ICI (A.J.H.), Kobe Steel Europe Ltd. (M.S.K.) and Darwin College, Cambridge (N.J.L.) for financial assistance.

FundersFunder number
ICI Pharmaceuticals
Kobe Steel Europe Ltd.
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
Darwin College, University of Cambridge

Keywords

  • Acetylide
  • Crystal structure
  • Osmium
  • Ruthenium
  • Vinylidene

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Materials Chemistry

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