Synthesis and ligand modification chemistry of a molybdenum dinitrogen complex: Redox and chemical activity of a bis-(imino)pyridine ligand

Grant W. Margulieux, Zoë R. Turner, Paul J. Chirik

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Abstract

The bis(imino)pyridine 2,6-(2,6-iPr2-C6H3N=CPh)2-C5H3N (iPrBPDI) molybdenum dinitrogen complex, [{(iPrBPDI)Mo(N2)}22,≠1,≠1-N2)] has been prepared and contains both weakly (terminal) and modestly (bridging) activated N2 ligands. Addition of ammonia resulted in sequential N-H bond activations, thus forming bridging parent imido (μ-NH) ligands with concomitant reduction of one of the imines of the supporting chelate. Using primary and secondary amines, model intermediates have been isolated that highlight the role of metal-ligand cooperativity in NH3 oxidation.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)14211-14215
Number of pages5
JournalAngewandte Chemie - International Edition
Volume53
Issue number51
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 15 2014

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Chemistry
  • Catalysis

Keywords

  • Cooperative effects
  • Ligand effects
  • Molybdenum
  • Nitrogen
  • Oxidation

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