Despite the widespread utility of transition metal catalysts in chemical synthesis, the organometallic chemistry of base metal complexes has remained relatively overlooked. When compared to precious metals, manganese holds great advantages in terms of cost and toxicity; however, it remains difficult to control the one electron redox processes associated with this metal. Our research is focused on the preparation of low-valent manganese complexes that feature a redox-active bis(imino)pyridine ligand containing coordinatively flexible imine substituents. The principal objective is to prepare precatalysts that are capable of completing an oxidative addition and reductive elimination cycle during catalytic bond forming reactions. A thorough investigation into the electronic structures of each newly prepared manganese complex will be presented.

Development of redox-active ligand supported manganese catalysts

246th National Meeting (2013)

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