We have begun to explore the use of the tris(pyrrolide) amine ligands, 1, as scaffolds for uranium chemistry. This ligand reacts with UCl4 to give the six coordinate [tris(pyrrolide)amine]UCl(L) (L = THF, O=PPh3) complexes. X-ray structures of these ligands suggest that they are bound more weakly than the closely related tris(silylamide) amine ligands that have been investigated by the Liddle group. The reaction chemistry of these compounds with nucleophiles for the synthesis of various derivatives including alkoxide, alkyl and imido complexes will be discussed.

Tris(pyrrolide) amine ligands as scaffolds for uranium chemistry

251st National Meeting (2016)

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