Abstract
The unsymmetrical diborane(4) derivative [(d(CH2P(iPr)2)abB)-Bpin] (1) proved to be a versatile PBP boryl pincer ligand precursor for Co(I) (2a, 4a), Rh(I) (2-3b) and Ir(I/III) (2-3c, 5-6c) complexes, in particular of the types [(d(CH2P(iPr)2)abB)M(PMe3)2] (2a-c) and [(d(CH2P(iPr)2)abB)M-PMe3] (2b-c). Whilst similar complexes have been obtained before, for the first time, the coordination chemistry of a homologous series of PBP pincer complexes, in particular the interconversion of the five- and four-coordinate complexes 2a-c/3a-c, was studied in detail. For Co, instead of the mono phosphine complex 2a, the dinitrogen complex [(d(CH2P(iPr)2)abB)Co(N2)(PMe3)] (4a) is formed spontaneously upon PMe3 abstraction from 2a in the presence of N2. All complexes were comprehensively characterised spectroscopically in solution via multinuclear (VT-)NMR spectroscopy and structurally in the solid state through single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The unique properties of the PBP ligand with respect to its coordination chemical properties are addressed.
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