Nature is the most successful chemist for activating and interconverting small molecules and a key feature of many enzymes that carry out these transformations is their asymmetric, bimetallic active sites, that is, two metal ions are present, each in a unique coordination environment. This presentation will describe our work towards applying these lessons by developing a ligand that can hold two dissimilar metal ions in unique coordination environments.  In particular, we will describe attempted routes to a ferrocene derivative wherein one cyclopentadienyl ring supports a bis(pyridyl)amine ligand and the other cyclopentadeinyl ring supports a phosphine ligand.  We also anticipate discussing the coordination chemistry of our ligand with various transition metal ions.<br/> <br/>

Synthesis of ferrocene-linked binucleating ligands for holding two dissimilar metal ions

Macromolecular Chemistry: The Second Century

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