Cooperative H₂ Activation on Dicopper(I) Facilitated by Reversible Dearomatization of an "Expanded PNNP Pincer" Ligand.

ABSTRACT: A naphthyridine-derived expanded pincer ligand is described that can host two copper(I) centers. The proton-responsive ligand can undergo reversible partial and full dearomatization of the naphthyridine core, which enables cooperative activation of H₂ giving an unusual butterfly-shaped Cu₄ H₂ complex.

SUBMITTER: Kounalis E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6856846 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature