A novel synthetic route to monoanionic, tridentate NNN carbazole based pincer ligands has been investigated. Based on previous studies with PNP diarylamine pincer ligands, NNN-Pd complexes have been achieved via metal insertion at the central N-C bond. Structures have been determined using NMR spectroscopy, X-ray crystallography, and mass spectrometry. Future studies will alter the chloro substituent at the Pd center and investigate its potential as a catalyst in the electrochemical oxidation of water. 

Novel synthesis of carbazole based NNN pincer ligands: Group 10 metal complexes

239th National Meeting (2010)

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