Synthesis and Photochemical Deoligomerizations of a Series of Isomeric Disilyliron Complexes: (η5-C5H5)Fe(CO)2Si2Ph3-nMe2+n

Keith H. Pannell, James M. Rozell, Carlos Hernandez

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Abstract

A series of six disilyl complexes of the general type (η5-C5H5)Fe(CO)2Si2Ph3-nMe2+n representing three isomeric pairs, have been synthesized and characterized. Photolysis of each complex leads to the formation of a series of monosilyl complexes (η5-C5H5)Fe(CO)2Si2Ph3-nMen via a silylene expulsion process. The product distribution from photolysis of the isomeric pairs validates a mechanism involving intermediacy of dynamically equilibrating silyl(silylene) complexes.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4482-4485
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society
Volume111
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 1989
Externally publishedYes

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