Ferrocene‐Fused Acenequinones: Synthesis, Structure and Reaction Chemistry
The synthesis of anti‐[1.1](2,17)(6,13)ferrocenophane‐1,12‐dione (2) is discussed. By addition of LiAlH4, NaBH4 or Wittig's reagent only one keto group reacted to give HO‐ or cC3H4‐functionalized [1.1](2,17)(6,13)ferrocenophan‐12‐hydroxy‐1‐one (3) and [1.1](2,17)(6,13)ferrocenophan‐12‐cycloprop...
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Published in | European journal of inorganic chemistry Vol. 2021; no. 6; pp. 578 - 589 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Wiley
12.02.2021
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Summary: | The synthesis of anti‐[1.1](2,17)(6,13)ferrocenophane‐1,12‐dione (2) is discussed. By addition of LiAlH4, NaBH4 or Wittig's reagent only one keto group reacted to give HO‐ or cC3H4‐functionalized [1.1](2,17)(6,13)ferrocenophan‐12‐hydroxy‐1‐one (3) and [1.1](2,17)(6,13)ferrocenophan‐12‐cyclopropane‐1‐one (4). Exchange of CO by CS groups is possible upon addition of Lawesson's reagent to 2 forming [1.1](2,17)(6,13)ferrocenophan‐1,12‐dithioketone (5). Theoretical studies confirm the different reactivities of the CO groups. Electrochemical studies on 2–5 showed separated reversible one‐electron events for 2–4 (125–925 mV) and an irreversible one for 5. The ferrocenyls in 4 are easier to oxidize, due to their higher electron‐richness. In 2 a larger redox separation comes about suggesting a stronger intermetallic interaction between FeII/FeIII in the mixed‐valent species. In situ UV‐vis/NIR studies confirm that 2 is a weak coupled class II system according to the classification of Robin and Day. Compounds 3 and 4 display electrostatic interactions among the ferrocenyls as oxidation progresses.
The synthesis, the chemical and physical properties including DFT calculations of ferrocene‐fused acenequinones are discussed. |
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Bibliography: | Dedicated to Prof. Dr. Peter Klüfers on the occasion of his 70th birthday. |
ISSN: | 1434-1948 1099-0682 |
DOI: | 10.1002/ejic.202000956 |