A catalytically active, charge-neutral Rh(I) zwitterion featuring a P,N-substituted "naked" indenide ligand.
The synthesis and characterization of a new class of cationic and zwitterionic Rh(I) complexes, which feature multidentate ligands comprised of donor-functionalized indene or indenide units, are reported. This unusual new ligation strategy provides access to the first charge-neutral [kappa2-P,N]Rh(I) zwitterion, a complex that functions as a catalyst for the C-H/Si-H dehydrogenative coupling of styrene and triethylsilane.
Department of Chemistry, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4J3. mark.stradiotto@dal.ca
Mark
M
Stradiotto
Judy
J
Cipot
Robert
R
McDonald