Abstract
Isolated, cationic bis(cyclooctene)-Ir(I) complexes stabilized by acetonitrile or acetone solvent molecules were obtained and reacted with simple alkylphosphines, leading to selective displacement of the cyclooctene ligand. With the bulky tBu3P, facile intramolecular C-H activation is observed, giving cyclometalated, solvent-stabilized bis(phosphine)-Ir(III) species and leading to the isolation of the first 14-electron alkyl-Ir(III) complex.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2806-2809 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Organometallics |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 13 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jun 23 2003 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry