A two-coordinate manganese(0) complex with an unsupported Mn-Mg bond: Allowing access to low coordinate homo- and heterobimetallic compounds

Jamie Hicks, Chad E. Hoyer, Boujemaa Moubaraki, Giovanni Li Manni, Emma Carter, Damien M. Murphy, Keith S. Murray, Laura Gagliardi, Cameron Jones*

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Abstract

This study details the synthesis and characterization of an unprecedented two-coordinate, high-spin manganese(0) complex that incorporates an unsupported Mn-Mg bond, viz. LMnMg(MesNacnac) (L = -N(Ar)(SiPri3), Ar = C6H2{C(H)Ph2} 2Pri-2,6,4; MesNacnac = [(MesNCMe) 2CH]-; Mes = mesityl). This compound has been utilized as an "inorganic Grignard reagent" in the preparation of the first two-coordinate manganese(I) dimer, LMnMnL* (L* = -N(Ar*)(SiMe3), Ar* = C6H2{C(H) Ph2}2Me-2,6,4), and the related mixed valence, bis(amido)-hetereobimetallic complex, MnII(μ-L) (μ-L*)Cr0. It is also shown to act as a two-electron reducing agent in reactions with unsaturated substrates.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5283-5286
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society
Volume136
Issue number14
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 9 Apr 2014
Externally publishedYes

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