An unsymmetric ligand framework for noncoupled homo- and heterobimetallic complexes

Haas, R. M., Hern, Z., Sproules, S. and Hess, C. (2017) An unsymmetric ligand framework for noncoupled homo- and heterobimetallic complexes. Inorganic Chemistry, 56(24), pp. 14738-14742. (doi: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.7b02294)

Abstract

We introduce a new unsymmetric ligand, PDIpCy (PDI = pyridyldiimine; Cy = cyclam), that offers two distinct, noncoupled coordination sites. A series of homo- and heterobimetallic complexes, [Zn2(PDIpCy)(THF)(OTf)4] (1; THF = tetrahydrofuran and OTf = triflate), [Ni2(PDIpCy)(THF)(OTf)2](OTf)2 (2), and [NiZn(PDIpCy)(THF)(OTf)4] (3), are described. The one-electron-reduced compounds, [Zn2(PDIpCy)(OTF)3] (4), [Ni2(PDIpCy)(OTf)](OTf)2 (5), and [NiZn(PDIpCy)(OTf)3] (6), were isolated, and their electronic structures were characterized. The reduced compounds are charge-separated species, with electron storage at either the PDI ligand (4) or at the PDI-bound metal ion (5 and 6).

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Sproules, Dr Stephen
• Authors: Haas, R. M., Hern, Z., Sproules, S., and Hess, C.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Chemistry
• Journal Name: Inorganic Chemistry
• Publisher: American Chemical Society
• ISSN: 0020-1669
• ISSN (Online): 1520-510X
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2017 American Chemical Society
• First Published: First published in Inorganic Chemistry 56(24):14738-14742
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher.