Reactivities of coordinated phosphodiesters

R. D. Wijesekera, A. M. Sargeson*

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    Abstract

    The amminolysis and hydrolysis of the ester moieties in [(NH 3)5Co(bnpp)]2+ and cis-[(en) 2Co(OH)(bnpp)]+ (where bnpp = bis(4-nitrophenylphosphate) and en = 1,2-ethanediamine) in aqueous solution at 25°C have been followed over a range in pH. In each instance, cleavage of 4-nitrophenol occurred in two observable events triggered by the coordinated nucleophiles, amido ion and hydroxo ion. The mechanistic pathways have been analyzed and the rate enhancements evaluated relative to uncoordinated substrates and other relevant literature data. The analysis indicates requirements for the metal reagent to be effective in phosphate ester hydrolysis and phosphoryl transfer.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)3-19
    Number of pages17
    JournalJournal of Coordination Chemistry
    Volume58
    Issue number1
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 10 Jan 2005

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