Cp[prime]M(NO)R[sub 2]: 16-electron piano-stool molecules of molybdenum and tungsten

Journal Article · Mon Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1993 · Accounts of Chemical Research; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/ar00026a002· OSTI ID:6724861

Legzdins, P; Veltheer, J E ^[1]

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1. Univ. of British Columbia, Vancouver (Canada)

A long-term goal of this research program is the development of organometallic nitrosyl complexes as specific reactants or selective catalysts for organic or organometallic transformations of practical significance. To attain this goal specifically with Cp[prime]M(NO)R[sub 2] system the authors developed new methods for their synthesis, established their characteristic physical and chemical properties, and are currently endeavoring to exploit those properties which are unique to the complexes. During our investigations, the authors have discovered that the Cp[prime]M(NO)R[sub 2] complexes react with a variety of small molecules, often in an unprecedented manner. The authors have also established several unique transformations that are not exhibited by all members of this group of complexes. Indeed, the authors found that the chemical properties of these systems are often dependent on the metal, the nature of the R groups, and the type of Cp[prime] ligand. In this Account the authors summarize the synthesis, characterization, comparative reactivity, and distinctive chemical properties of the 16-electron Cp[prime]M(NO)R[sub 2] complexes known to date. 35 refs., 7 figs.

• OSTI ID: 6724861
• Journal Information: Accounts of Chemical Research; (United States), Journal Name: Accounts of Chemical Research; (United States) Vol. 26:2; ISSN 0001-4842; ISSN ACHRE4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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37 INORGANIC, ORGANIC, PHYSICAL, AND ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
400201* -- Chemical & Physicochemical Properties
CHEMICAL PREPARATION
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
ELECTRON SPIN RESONANCE
ELECTRONIC STRUCTURE
ENERGY LEVELS
EXCITED STATES
MAGNETIC RESONANCE
MOLYBDENUM COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
ORGANOMETALLIC COMPOUNDS
REFRACTORY METAL COMPOUNDS
RESONANCE
SYNTHESIS
TRANSITION ELEMENT COMPOUNDS
TUNGSTEN COMPOUNDS
VIBRATIONAL STATES
VOLTAMETRY