Stepwise introduction of thiolates in copper-indium binuclear complexes.
We report the synthesis and characterization of copper-indium binuclear I-III complexes composing the series (Ph(3)P)(2)CuIn(SEt)(x)Cl(4-x) (1-5; 0 < or = x < or = 4). Members of the series, which are prepared by variations in the stoichiometry, are compared in terms of their solid-state structures, spectroscopic features, and suitability as precursors for CuInS(2) materials. The regiochemistry of thiolate substitution, the preference for monomeric versus dimeric (eight-membered ring) structures, and new synthetic strategies informed by this series are all discussed.
Margulieux
Kelsey R
KR
Department of Chemistry, Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho 83209, USA.
Sun
Chivin
C
Zakharov
Lev N
LN
Holland
Andrew W
AW
Pak
Joshua J
JJ
D003300:Copper / Q000737:chemistry*; D018360:Crystallography, X-Ray; D007204:Indium / Q000737:chemistry*; D008958:Models, Molecular; D015394:Molecular Structure; D009942:Organometallic Compounds / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000737:chemistry*; D013237:Stereoisomerism; D013438:Sulfhydryl Compounds / Q000737:chemistry*
D009942:Organometallic Compounds; D013438:Sulfhydryl Compounds; D007204:Indium; D003300:Copper