Abstract
Bu4N[Fe(CO)3(NO)] displays unique catalytic properties in electron-transfer catalysis such as in allylic substitutions, hydrosilylation, transesterifications, or carbene transfer chemistry. Herein we present a detailed spectroelectrochemical investigation of this complex that unravels an interesting electrochemical-chemical transformation in which two parts of [Fe(CO)3(NO)]- are oxidized and undergo a disproportionation in the presence of CO to [Fe(CO)5] and [Fe(CO)2(NO)2]. Upon re-reduction the former two complexes regenerate [Fe(CO)3(NO)]- to about 85%.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 883-887 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Dalton Transactions |
Volume | 43 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 14 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |