Tripodal Silanolate Ligands Expand [MoX₃] Chemistry Beyond Its Traditional Borders.

ABSTRACT: Homodimeric complexes [X₃Mo≡MoX₃] are commonplace, but in no case is the corresponding monomeric [MoX₃] species known; conversely, none of the very rare monomeric complexes [MoX₃] has the respective homodimeric analogue. This mutual exclusivity ends with the present study; on top, an entirely unprecedented class of heterodimers of type [X₃Mo≡MoY₃] is reported. Key to success was the use of tripodal silanolates as ancillary ligands; the fence formed by properly chosen peripheral substituents shields the sensitive Mo(+3) center; homodimerization of the resulting [MoX₃] complexes is then kinetically strongly disfavored, though possible. The monomers are able to cleave N₂O and convert gem-dihalides i

SUBMITTER: Rutter D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12022994 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature