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Metal complexes of Co, Ni and Cu with the pincer ligand HN(CH(2)CH(2)P(i)Pr(2))(2): preparation, characterization and electrochemistry

Journal Article · · Dalton Transactions
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1039/C1DT10599J· OSTI ID:1065976

A series of Co, Ni and Cu complexes with the ligand HN(CH₂CH₂PiPr₂)₂ (HNP₂) has been isolated and their electrochemical behaviour investigated by cyclic voltammetry. The nickel complexes [(HNP₂)NiOTf]OTf and [(HNP₂)NiNCCH₃](BF₄)₂ display reversible reductions, as does the related amide derivative (NP₂)NiBr. The related copper(I) and cobalt(II) derivatives were also isolated and characterized. The addition of piperidine to [(HNP₂)NiNCCH₃](BF₄)₂ led to the formation of the new species [(HNP₂)Ni(N(H)C(CH₃)NC₅H₁₀)](BF₄)₂. The nucleophilic addition of piperidine to acetonitrile to produce HN=C(CH₃)NC₅H₁₀ was found to be catalyzed by [(HNP₂)NiNCCH₃](BF₄)₂.

Research Organization:
Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRC); Center for Electrocatalysis, Transport Phenomena and Materials for Innovative Energy Storage (CETM)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
SC0001055
OSTI ID:
1065976
Journal Information:
Dalton Transactions, Journal Name: Dalton Transactions Journal Issue: 40 Vol. 40; ISSN 1477-9226; ISSN ICHBD9
Publisher:
Royal Society of Chemistry
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English