Previously unreported 1,3,5-triaza-7-phosphaadamantane (PTA) derivatives and the corresponding phosphine oxides were synthesized and characterized. Some of these derivatives exhibited moderate to slight water solubility. Transition metal complexes bearing these derivatives and other previously reported PTA derivatives were characterized. Complexes were pursued for aqueous nitrile hydration or for material applications. Some of the ruthenium arene complexes and in situ generated catalysts incorporating PTA derivatives were identified as catalytically active toward benzonitrile hydration. Isolated air stable, water-soluble ruthenium arene complexes were further investigated for a variety of nitriles featuring methoxy, nitro, pyridyl, benzyl, and alkyl functional groups. Material application work is ongoing.  <br/>

Synthesis and structural characterization of PTA derivative modified transition metals

249th National Meeting (2015)

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