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Transmetalation From Boron to Beryllium in Phosphorus‐Based Scorpionate Complexes

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Investigation of tris(di‐iso‐propylphosphanylmethyl)phenylborate ([TP( i Pr)] − ) organo‐beryllium complexes [TP( i Pr)]Be R with R = Ph, n Bu, Cp, Cp* revealed transmetalation of [CH 2 P( i Pr) 2 ] − groups from boron onto beryllium. This reaction is caused by partial dissociation of the scorpionate, which can be triggered through steric overcrowding of the beryllium atom or reducing the ligand beryllium bond strength through oxidation of the phosphorus atoms with selenium. Oxidation with oxygen or sulfur results in the formation of stable phosphine oxide and sulfide scorpionates

Source: Chemistry - A European Journal

DOI: 10.1002/chem.202500673

Authors: Chantsalmaa Berthold, Mark H. Lochte, Magnus R. Buchner

Institution: Philipps University of Marburg

Language: English

Topic: Synthesis and characterization of novel inorganic/organometallic compounds

Subfield: Inorganic Chemistry

Field: Chemistry

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,640

Funder: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft