Triggering redox activity in a thiophene compound: radical stabilization and coordination chemistry

Curcio, M., Pankhurst, J. R., Sproules, S. , Mignard, D. and Love, J. B. (2017) Triggering redox activity in a thiophene compound: radical stabilization and coordination chemistry. Angewandte Chemie (International Edition), 56(27), pp. 7939-7943. (doi: 10.1002/anie.201703576) (PMID:28471076)

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Abstract

The synthesis, metalation, and redox properties of an acyclic bis(iminothienyl)methene L− are presented. This π-conjugated anion displays pronounced redox activity, undergoing facile one-electron oxidation to the acyclic, metal-free, neutral radical L* on reaction with FeBr2. In contrast, reaction of L− with CuI forms the unique, neutral Cu2I2(L*) complex of a ligand-centered radical, whereas reaction with the stronger oxidant AgBF4 forms the metal-free radical dication L*2+.

Item Type:Articles
Additional Information:The authors thank the University of Edinburgh and the EPSRC CRITICAT Centre for Doctoral Training (Ph.D. studentship to M.C.; Grant code EP/L016419/1) for financial support. S. S. gratefully acknowledges the Royal Society of Chemistry for a J. W. T. Jones Travelling Fellowship Grant.
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Sproules, Dr Stephen
Authors: Curcio, M., Pankhurst, J. R., Sproules, S., Mignard, D., and Love, J. B.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Chemistry
Journal Name:Angewandte Chemie (International Edition)
Publisher:Wiley
ISSN:1433-7851
ISSN (Online):1521-3773
Published Online:04 May 2017
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2017 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co.
First Published:First published in Angewandte Chemie (International Edition) 56(27): 7939-7943
Publisher Policy:Reproduced in accordance with the publisher copyright policy

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