Abstract
Irradiation of Mn2(CO)10 with the bidentate phosphine 1,2-bis(diethylphosphino)ethane (depe) rapidly yields [Mn(CO)3depe]2 and Mn(CO)3depe. The two species are in equilibrium in solution, with the dimer present in larger amounts: [Mn(CO)3depe]2 {A figure is presented} 2Mn(CO)3depe. The formation of Mn(CO)3depe proceeds much more readily than the formation of Mn(CO)3L2 (L = monodentate phosphine complexes). In addition, no side-products are formed as is the case with the monodentate ligands. The ease with which Mn(CO)3depe can be generated makes it a convenient reagent for the synthesis of organic radicals because the complex abstracts halogen atoms from alkyl and aryl halides: Mn(CO)3depe + RX → Mn(CO)3(depe)X + P.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 349-355 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Organometallic Chemistry |
Volume | 311 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sep 9 1986 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Materials Chemistry