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Synthesis and characterization of a chiral, aza-15-crown-5-functionalized ferrocenyldiphosphine ligand for asymmetric catalysis

Journal Article · · Organometallics
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/om990391u· OSTI ID:20050906
A chiral ferrocenyldiphosphine ligand that is functionalized with an aza crown ether, (S)-1-[(R)-1{prime},2-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferroceny]ethyl-1-aza-2,3-benzo-15-crown-5(1), has been synthesized. Both the resolved and racemic ligands react rapidly with Pt(II) precursors to form stable metal-ligand adducts; the complexes PtMeI(rac-1) and PtMe{sub 2}(rac-1) have been characterized crystallographically. Reaction of rac-1 with [Rh(NBD){sub 2}]OTf yields [Rh(NBD)(rac-1)]OTf. The three-dimensional solution structure of [Rh(NBD)(rac-1)]OTf has been determined by NOESY experiments and analysis using the two-dimensional conformer population analysis algorithm (2DCPA). The NOESY data reveal rapid, pairwise chemical exchange between vinyl protons. The complex [Rh(NBD)(rac-1)]OTf is a catalyst precursor for hydrogenation reactions. However, the authors demonstrate that the liability of the aza crown ether may limit the ability of these catalysts to control selectivity via secondary interactions.
Research Organization:
Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (US)
OSTI ID:
20050906
Journal Information:
Organometallics, Journal Name: Organometallics Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 19; ISSN ORGND7; ISSN 0276-7333
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English