Abstract
The unsymmetric PDIeCy ligand, featuring pyridinediimine and cylam sites, can be selectively metalated. Complementing the diiron compound, we have synthesized two heterobimetallic isomers, [ZnPDIFeCy(PDIeCy)(OTf)4] (3) and [FePDIZnCy(PDIeCy)(OTf)4] (4), and a dizinc complex, [Zn2(PDIeCy)(OTf)4] (5). Olefin epoxidation by the series of complexes was investigated. The M-PDI site influences the reactivity of the M-cyclam, resulting in increased activity toward enones.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 17642-17648 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Dalton Transactions |
Volume | 49 |
Issue number | 48 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 28 Dec 2020 |