Abstract
A range of heterometallic cage complexes can be prepared by step-wise metallation reactions of monolithiated primary amines and phosphines ([REHLi]n; E= N, P) with various Group 13, 14 and 15 metal reagents. The p block imido and phosphinidine anions present in these species are novel ligand systems to main group and transition metals. This simple synthetic approach thereby provides a basis for structured assembly of a range of heterometallic cage and ring compounds.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 103-112 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Phosphorus, Sulfur and Silicon and Related Elements |
Volume | 124 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 1997 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:Acknowledgements We gratefully the EPSRC (M.A.B., M.K.D., C.N.H., A.D.H., J.S.P.). the Leverhulme Trust (D.S.W.), the Royal Society (P.R.R., D.S.W.), Spanish Government (M.E.G.M.), Jesus College (fellowship for M.A.P.). Electron Tubes, Ruislip, U.K. (Case studentship for A.D.H.).
Keywords
- Cages
- Heterometallic
- Ligands
- Main group
- Metallation
- Rings
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry