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Synthesis of the hexaamine ligand 1,4,7-tris(3-aminopropyl)-1,4,7-triazacyclononane: Reactivity and x-ray crystal structures of the nickel(II) and cobalt(III) complexes

Journal Article · · Inorg. Chem.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/ic00288a014· OSTI ID:5614425

The synthesis of the ligand 1,4,7-tris(3-aminopropyl)-1,4,7-triazacyclononane(tapacn) can be achieved by the reaction of 1,4,7-triazacyclononane with an excess of acetonitrile, followed by reduction of the nitrile with sodium metal in toluene. Halide salts of the cobalt(III)(complex A) and nickel(II)(complex B) ions have been prepared and examined by using x-ray crystallography. The crystal structures are reported. The /sup 13/C NMR spectrum of the dismagnetic d/sup 6/ Co(III) complex ion is reported. A discussion of the two ligand structures deals with the ligand opening and with trigonal twist angle as related to metal ion size and mechanism for redox processes of the complex. 45 refs., 6 figs., 9 tabs.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Victoria, British Columbia (Canada)
OSTI ID:
5614425
Journal Information:
Inorg. Chem.; (United States), Journal Name: Inorg. Chem.; (United States) Vol. 27:15; ISSN INOCA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English