A new type of iron pincer complexes (1, 2) have been synthesized using zero valent iron complex [Fe(PMe3)4] and diphosphinite pincer ligands through a selective C-H bond activation process. The PMe3 ligand that is trans to H undergoes ligand substitution reaction when exposed to CO. 1-CO isomerizes in solution upon heating. NMR experiments have showed that this process is not inhibited by PMe3 and CO.

Synthesis and reactivity of iron pincer complexes

240th National Meeting (2010)

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