title: Cp*Co(IPr): synthesis and reactivity of an unsaturated Co(i) complex.
abstract: Synthesis of coordinatively unsaturated Cp*Co(IPr) (2), is accomplished by addition of free N-heterocyclic carbene IPr to [(Cp*Co)2-μ-(η(4):η(4)-toluene)] (1). Stoichiometric reactivity is consistent with a 16 electron species, as 2 undergoes ligand addition/NHC displacement and reversible reaction with dihydrogen. Cp*Co(IPr) represents an elusive example of a stable Cp*CoL fragment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Science, Mount St. Mary's University, Emmitsburg, MD 21727, USA. cbradley@msmary.edu.
authors.forename: John M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Andjaba
authors.forename: Jesse W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Tye
authors.forename: Pony
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Yu
authors.forename: Iraklis
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authors.lastname: Pappas
authors.forename: Christopher A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Bradley