| Literature DB >> 30561125 |
F Mark Chadwick1, Basile F E Curchod2, Rosario Scopelliti1, Farzaneh Fadaei Tirani1, Euro Solari1, Kay Severin1.
Abstract
Azoimidazolium dyes were used as precursors for mesoionic carbene ligands (Azo-MICs). The properties of these ligands were examined by synthesizing RhI , AuI , and PdII complexes. Experimental (NMR, IR) and theoretical investigations show that Azo-MICs are potent σ-donor ligands. Yet, they feature a small singlet-triplet gap and very low-lying LUMO levels. The unique electronic properties of Azo-MICs allow for reversible one-electron reductions of the metal complexes, as evidenced by cyclic voltammetry.Entities:
Keywords: N-heterocyclic carbenes; azoimidazolium dyes; gold; mesoionic carbenes; rhodium
Year: 2019 PMID: 30561125 DOI: 10.1002/anie.201813780
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Angew Chem Int Ed Engl ISSN: 1433-7851 Impact factor: 15.336