Beiträge zur Chemie des Phosphors. Synthese und Eigenschaften des 1,2-Diphospha-3,4-diboretans (t-BuP)2(BNMe2)2

Contributions tot he Chemistry of Phosphorus. 148. Synthesis and Properties of the 1,2-Diphospha-3,4-diboretane (t-BuP)₂(BNMe₂)₂ The first 1, 2-diphospha-3,4-diboretane (1,2-diphospha-3, 4-diboracyclobutane) (t-BuP)₂(BNMe₂)(1) was prepared by [2+2] cyclocondensation of K(t-Bu)P? P(t-Bu)K with Cl(Me₂N)B? B(NMe₂)Cl. 1 could be isolated in the pure state and was NMR spectroscopically characterized as a compound with a planar P₂ B₂ ring skeleton.     

In situ-Erzeugung von [PX] und Insertion in (tBuP)3, (X = Cl,Br) Synthese der funktionalisierten Cyclophosphane (tBuP)3PX, [-(tBu)(X)P-2,3,4-(tBu)3]P4und Strukturbestimmung von (tBuP)3PCl

In situ Generation of [PX] and Insertion into (^tBuP)₃, (X = Cl, Br). Synthesis of the Functionalized Cyclophosphanes (^tBuP)₃PX, [1-(^tBu)(X)P-2,3,4-(^tBu)₃]P₄ and Structure Analysis of (^tBuP)₃PCl The redox system PX₃/SnX₂ (X = Cl, Br) can be used as a source for the in situ generation of halogenphosphanediyl [PX]. In the presence of tri-t-butylcyclotriphosphane (^tBuP)₃ the intermediately formed [PX] is added to a ring P atom followed by an insertion reaction, which leads to a ring expansion, whereby monohalogenocyclotetraphosphanes (^tBuP)₃PX (X = Cl, Br; 1, 2 ) are formed. Excess [PX] does not lead to further ring expansion but through a complex reaction course to the functionalized cyclotetraphosphanes [1-(^tBu)(X)P-2,3,4-(^tBu)₃]P₄, 3 (X = Br); 7 (X = Cl). 1, 2 and 3 could be obtained in a pure form and NMR and mass spectroscopically, 7 ³¹P-NMR spectroscopically, characterized. For 1 and 7 ³¹P? ^35,37Cl-isotopic shifts could be identified. 1 was further characterized by an X-ray structure analysis.     

Beiträge zur Chemie des Phosphors. 128. Synthese des Diphosphastanna-cyclopropans (t-BuP)2Sn(t-Bu)2

Contributions to the Chemistry of Phosphorus. 128. Synthesis of the Diphosphastanna-cyclopropane (t-BuP)₂Sn(t-Bu)₂ The first three-membered P₂Sn heterocycle, 1,2,3,3-tetra-tert-butyl-1,2,3-diphosphastanna-cyclopropane (1,2,3,3-tetra-tert-butyl-1,2,3-diphosphastannirane) ( 1 ), has been synthesized by [2+1] cyclocondensation of K(t-Bu)P—P(t-Bu)K with (t-Bu)₂SnCl₂. 1 is stable at room temperature. Besides, (t-BuP)₂[Sn(t-Bu)₂]₂ ( 2 ), (t-BuP)₄Sn(t-Bu)₂ ( 3 ), and (t-BuP)₄ are formed. In the reaction with Et₂SnCl₂, the six-membered ring compound [(t-BuP)₂SnEt₂]₂ ( 4 ) is the main-product; the four- and five-membered cyclostannaphosphanes (t-BuP)₃SnEt₂ ( 5 ) and (t-BuP)₃(SnEt₂)₂ ( 6 ) are also formed. 1 could be isolated in the pure state and has been unambiguously characterized as a three-membered heterocycle with a P₂Sn skeleton. The ³¹P-NMR parameters of the other new cyclostannaphosphanes 2–6 are reported.     

Beiträge zur Chemie des Phosphors. 159. Über die Reaktion des Diphosphaborirans (t-BuP)2BN(i-Pr)2 mit Kalium bzw. Kaliumnaphthalid

Contributions to the Chemistry of Phosphorus. 159. On the Reaction of the Diphosphaborirane (t-BuP)₂BN(i-Pr)₂ with Potassium or Potassium Naphthalenide The reaction of (t-BuP)₂BN(i-Pr)₂ with potassium or K-naphthalenide in tetrahydrofuran leads to K(t-Bu)P? ;BN(i-Pr)₂? P(t-Bu)K ( 1 ) via P? ;P bond cleavage of the three-membered ring skeleton. Above ? 78°C 1 changes into the asymmetric compound K(t-Bu)P? ;P(t-Bu)? BHN(i-Pr)₂ ( 2 ). In dimethoxyethane additionally the monometallated diphosphaborirane K(t-Bu)P₂BN(i-Pr)₂ ( 3 ) is formed. 1 and 3 , which could be isolated free from other phosphorus containing compounds, as well as the corresponding silylphosphanes Me₃Si(t-Bu)P? ;BN(i-Pr)₂? ;P(t-Bu)SiMe ₃ ( 4 ) and Me₃Si(t-Bu)P₂BN(i-Pr)₂ ( 5 ) were characterized by NMR spectroscopy. Protolysis of 3 or 5 leads to a decomposition of the three-membered ring skeleton with formation of H(t-Bu)P? ;PH₂.     

Reaktionen des tBu(Me3Si)P?P(Li)?P(tBu)2 mit CH3Cl und 1,2-Dibromethan

Reactions of tBu(Me₃Si)P? P(Li)? P(tBu)₂ with CH₃Cl and 1,2-Dibromoethane tBu(Me₃Si)P? P(Li)? P(tBu)₂ · 0.95 THF 1 with CH₃Cl (?70°C) yields tBu(Me₃Si)P? P = P(Me)(tBu)₂ 2 at ?70°C, with 1,2-Dibromoethane tBu(Me₃Si)P? PBr? P(tBu)₂ 3 (main product) and tBu(Me₃Si)P? P?P(Br)tBu₂ 4. 3 eliminates Me₃SiBr yielding the cyclotetraphosphane {tBuP? P[P(tBu)₂]}₂ 5 .     

Beiträge zur Chemie des Phosphors. 142. P6(t-Bu)5H – das erste Cyclotetraphosphan mit P2-Seitenkette

Contributions to the Chemistry of Phosphorus. 142. P₆(t-Bu)₅H – the First Cyclotetraphosphane with a P₂ Side Chain The thermolysis of 1, 2-di-tert-butyldiphosphane, H(t-Bu)P? P(t-Bu)H, leads to formation of the hitherto unknown hexaphosphane P₆(t-Bu)₅H ( 1 ). In the first instance the iso-P₅H₅ derivative P₅(t-Bu)₄H [3] is formed, which reacts further with H₂(t-BuP)₂ or H₂(t-BuP)₃ yielding 1 . Compound 1 has been isolated in the pure state and structurally characterized as 1-(1,2-di-tert-butyldiphosphino)-2, 3, 4-tri-tert-butyl-cyclotetraphosphane, i. e. as a four-membered ring compound with a P₂ side chain. Due to the chirality of the P atoms in the side chain, 1 exists as a mixture of two configurational isomers, the threo-and the erythro-form.     

tBu2P?PP(X)tBu2-Ylide (X = Cl,Br, I) durch Halogenierung von [tBu2P]2P?SiMe3

tBu₂P? P?P(X)tBu₂ Ylides (X = Cl, Br, I) by Halogenation of [tBu₂P]₂P? SiMe₃ [tBu₂P]₂P? SiMe₃ 1 with halogenating agents as Br₂, I₂, Br-succinimide, CCl₄, CBr₄, CI₄ or C₂Cl₆ via cleavage of the Si? P bond in 1 produces the ylides tBu₂P? P?P(X)tBu₂ (X = Cl, Br, I). This proceeds independent from the formerly known pathway – [tBu₂P]₂PLi + 1,2-dibromoethane – and shows that the Li-phosphide must not be present as a necessary requirement for the formation of ylides.     

Beiträge zur Chemie des Phosphors. 138. P5(t-Bu)4H – das erste Derivat von iso-P5H5

Contributions to the Chemistry of Phosphorus. 138. P₅(t-Bu)₄H — the First Derivative of iso-P₅H₅ The thermolysis of 1,2-di-tert-butyldiphosphane, H(t-Bu)P? P(t-Bu)H, yields under suitable conditions the compound P₅(t-Bu)₄H ( 1 ) as the main product. Besides, the tert-butylphosphanes t-BuPH₂, P₆(t-Bu)₅H ( 2 ), H₂(t-BuP)₃, and (t-BuP)₄ are formed. 1 has been isolated in the pure state and structurally characterized as 1-(tert-butylphosphino)-2,3,4-tri-tert-butyl-cyclotetraphosphane. Hence, compound 1 is a derivative of iso-P₅H₅ with a branched phosphorus skeleton built up by a four-membered ring and a phosphorus side chain.     

Beiträge zur Chemie des Phosphors. 104. Synthese und Eigenschaften von 1,3-Dihalogen-1,2,3-tritert-butyltriphosphanen (t-BuP)3X2, X = Cl,Br, I

Contributions to the Chemistry of Phosphorus. 104. Synthesis and Properties of 1,3-Dihalogen-1,2,3-tri-tert-butyltriphosphanes (t-BuP)₃X₂, X = Cl, Br, I The halogenating ring-cleavage of tri-tert-butyl-cyclotriphosphane, (t-BuP)₃, by iodine, bromine or phosphorus(V)bromide as well as phosphorus(V)chloride leads to the first 1,3-dihalogen-1,2,3-triorganyltriphosphanes (t-BuP)₃I₂ ( 1 ), (t-BuP)₃Br₂ ( 2 ), and (t-BuP)₃Cl₂ ( 3 ). The 1,2-dihalogen-1,2-di-tert-butyldiphosphanes (t-BuP)₂I₂ ( 4 ), (t-BuP)₂Br₂ ( 6 ), and (t-BuP)₂Cl₂ ( 9 ) as well as the dihalogen-tert-butylphosphanes t-BuPI₂ ( 5 ), t-BuPBr₂ ( 7 ), and t-BuPCl₂ ( 10 ) are formed as by-products. Moreover, the reaction of (t-BuP)₃ with PBr₅ leads to 1-bromo-2,3,4-tri-tert-butyl-cyclo-tetraphosphane, (t-BuP)₃(PBr) ( 8 ). The compounds 1 and 3 could be isolated in a pure state and were characterized in all details. 3 is a reMarkably stable open-chain triphosphane.     

Beiträge zur Chemie des Phosphors. 144. Synthese und Eigenschaften des Hexaphospha-3-germaspiro[2.4]heptans (t-BuP)2Ge(t-BuP)4

Contributions to the Chemistry of Phosphorus. 144. Synthesis and Properties of the Hexaphospha-3-germaspiro[2.4]heptane (t-BuP)₂Ge(t-BuP)₄ The cyclocondensation of K(t-Bu)P? P(t-Bu)K with germanium tetrachloride in the molar ratio of 2:1 yields the novel spirocyclic compound 1,2,4,5,6,7-hexa-tert-butyl-1,2,4,5,6,7-hexaphospha-3-germaspiro[2.4]heptane, (t-BuP)₂Ge(t-BuP)₄ ( 1 ). Besides considerable amounts of (t-BuP)₄ are formed and occasionally some (t-BuP)₃ can be found. 1 could be isolated in the pure state and has been NMR-spectroscopically characterized as a spirocyclic compound with a P₂GeP₄ skeleton.     

Beiträge zur Chemie des Phosphors. 160. Zur Ringspaltung der Phosphor-Dreiringheterocyclen (t-BuP)2CMe2 und (t-BuP)2N(i-Pr) mit Kalium bzw. K-Naphthalid

Contributions to the Chemistry of Phosphorus. 160. About the Ring Cleavage of the Phosphorus Three-Membered Heterocycles (t-BuP)₂CMe₂ and (t-BuP)₂N(i-Pr) with Potassium or K-Naphthalenide The reaction of (t-BuP)₂CMe₂ with potassium or K-naphthalenide in tetrahydrofuran or 1,2-dimethoxyethane mainly leads to the symmetric phosphide K(t-Bu)P? ;CMe₂? ;P(t-Bu)K ( 1 ) via P? ;P-bond cleavage. Above —78°C 1 decomposes into the monophosphides KHP(t-Bu) ( 3 ) and KP(t-Bu)(i-Pr) ( 4 ). In the case of (t-BuP)₂N(i-Pr) under analogous conditions essentially the P? ;N-bond is split up yielding the phosphide K(t-Bu)P? ;P(t-Bu)? ;NH(i-Pr) ( 5 ), which is stable at room temperature. Contrary to (t-BuP)₂BN(i-Pr)₂ cyclic phosphides are not formed. The different reactive behavior in the metalation of phosphorus three-membered heterocycles of the type (PR¹)₂ER (E = hetero atom) is discussed.     

Beiträge zur Chemie des Phosphors. 136 [1]. 31P-Kernresonanzspektren und Struktur der 1,3-Dihalogen-1,2,3-tri-tert-butyltriphosphane X(t-BuP)3X,X = Cl,Br, I

Contributions to the Chemistry of Phosphorus. 136. ³¹P-N.M.R. Spectra and Structure of 1,3-Dihalogen-1,2,3-tri-tert-butyltriphosphanes X(t-BuP)₃X, X = Cl, Br, I The 1,3-dihalogen-1,2,3-tri-tert-butyltriphosphanes (t-BuP)₃Cl₂ ( 1 ), (t-BuP)₃Br₂ ( 2 ), and (t-BuP)₃I₂ ( 3 ), which are formed in the halogenating ring cleavage of tri-tert-butyl-cyclotriphosphane, (t-BuP)₃, by halogens or halogen compounds, favour the erythro, threo configuration by steric reasons. However, the erythro, erythro configurated diastereomer, whose stability depends on the size of the halogen substituents and on the rate of inversion at the phosphorus atoms, is formed initially. The reaction of the erythro, erythro and erythro, threo configurated diastereomers of 1–3 with lithium aluminium hydride leads stereospecifically to the threo, threo and threo, erythro configurated diastereomers of 1,2,3-tri-tert-butyltriphosphane, H₂(t-BuP)₃ ( 4 ), respectively.     

Beiträge zur Chemie des Phosphors. 129. Synthese und Eigenschaften der Phospha-germa-cyclobutane (t-BuP)2(GePh2)2 und (t-BuP)3GePh2

Contributions to the Chemistry of Phosphorus. 129. Synthesis and Properties of the Phospha-germa-cyclobutanes (t-BuP)₂(GePh₂)₂ and (t-BuP)₃GePh₂ The phospha-germa-cyclobutanes 1,2-di-tert-butyl-3,3,4,4-tetraphenyl-1,2-diphospha-3,4-digerma-cyclob utane, (t-BuP)₂(GePh₂)₂ ( 1 ), and 1,2,3-tri-tert-butyl-4,4-diphenyl-1,2,3-tri-phospha-4-germa-cyclobutan e, (t-BuP)₃GePh₂ ( 2 ), are obtained as main-products of the cyclocondensation of K(t-Bu)P? P(t-Bu)K with Ph₂GeCl₂ under certain reaction conditions. 1 and 2 could be isolated in the pure state and were clearly characterized as the first four-membered P₂Ge₂ and P₃Ge heterocycles, respectively.     

Beiträge zur Chemie des Phosphors. 134. Über die Triphosphane H(t-BuP)3H,Li(t-BuP)3Li und Me3Si(t-BuP)3SiMe3

Contributions to the Chemistry of Phosphorus. 134. On the Triphosphanes H(t-BuP)₃H' Li(t-BuP)₃Li, and Me₃Si(t-BuP)₃SiMe₃ The reaction of 1,3-diiodo-1,2,3-tri-tert-butyltriphosphane, I(t-BuP)₃I, with lithium aluminium hydride leads to 1,2,3-tri-tert-butyltriphosphane, H(t-BuP)₃H ( 1 ). 1 reacts with n-butyllithium to 1,3-dilithium-1,2,3-tri-tert-butyltriphosphide, Li(t-BuP)₃Li ( 2 ), which reacts further with trimethylchlorosilane yielding 1,3-bis(trimethylsilyl)-1,2,3-tri-tert-butyltriphosphane, Me₃Si(t-BuP)₃SiMe₃ ( 3 ). The triphosphanes 1, 2 and 3 could be isolated in a pure state. In solution 1 forms the threo, threo and the threo,erythro configurated diastereomers 1a and 1b in a ratio of about 2:1. 3 predominantly exists in form of the threo,erythro configurated diastereomer 3b by steric reasons.     

Beiträge zur Chemie des Phosphors. 101. Synthese und Eigenschaften von Diphosphaboriranen (t-BuP)2BNR2 und (t-BuP)2BNR1R2

Contributions to the Chemistry of Phosphorus. 101 Synthesis and Properties of Diphosphaboriranes (t-BuP)₂BNR₂ and (t-BuP)₂BNR¹R² The reaction of K(t-Bu)P? P(t-Bu)K with diorganylaminodichloroboranes under suitable conditions leads to the new 1,2-di-tert-butyl-3-diorganylamino-1,2,3-diphosphaboriranes (-1,2-diphospha-3-boracyclopropanes) (t-BuP)₂BNR₂ ( 2 , 7 ) and (t-BuP)₂BNR¹R² ( 3 — 6 ), respectively. The P₂B three-membered heterocycles 2 — 5 can be isolated in good yields. They are relatively stable against dimerization to the corresponding phosphorus boron six-membered ring compounds with opposite boron atoms. The rate of dimerization depends on steric and electronic influences of the substituents at the three-membered ring. All NMR spectroscopic results are only consistent with a structure in which the B and N atoms show planar coordination and are connected by a partial double bond.     

Beiträge zur Chemie des Phosphors. 106. Synthese und Eigenschaften des Diphosphacyclopropans (t-BuP)2CHMe

Contributions to the Chemistry of Phosphorus. 106. Synthesis and Properties of the Diphosphacyclopropane (t-BuP)₂CHMe The new 1,2-di-tert-butyl-3-methyl-1,2-diphosphacyclopropane (1,2-di-tert-butyl-3-methyl-diphosphirane), (t-BuP)₂CHMe ( 1 ), is obtained by reacting K(t-Bu)P? P(t-Bu)K with 1,1-dichloroethane under suitable conditions. 1 can be isolated by high vacuum distillation and is stable for months when stored under inert gas at room temperature. Particularly, no dimerization to the corresponding 1,2,4,5-tetraphosphacyclohexane takes place. The NMR parameters indicate an increase of the exocyclic bond angles compared to (t-BuP)₂CH₂. The signs of all CP coupling constants have been determined by spin tickling experiments. The ²J(CCP)-coupling of the methyl group at the ring carbon depends strongly on the dihedral angle.     

Beiträge zur Chemie des Phosphors. 123. Synthese und Eigenschaften der Diphosphagermirane (t-BuP)2GePh2 und (t-BuP)2GeEt2

Contributions to the Chemistry of Phosphorus. 123. Synthesis and Properties of the Diphosphagermiranes (t-BuP)₂GePh₂ and (t-BuP)₂GeEt₂ The first three-membered P₂Ge heterocycles, 1,2-di-tert-butyl-3, 3-diphenyl-1, 2, 3-diphosphagermirane, (t-BuP)₂GePh₂ (1) , and 1, 2-di-tert-butyl-3, 3-diethyl-1, 2, 3-diphosphagermirane, (t-BuP)₂GeEt₂ (2) , were synthesized by [2+1] cyclocondensation reactions of K(t-Bu)P—P(t-Bu)K with diphenylgermanium dichloride and diethylgermanium dichloride, respectively. The four-, five-, and six-membered cyclogermaphosphanes (t-BuP)₂(GePh₂)₂ (3) , (t-BuP)₃GeR₂ ( 6 R = Ph; 7 R = Et), (t-BuP)₄GePh₂ (5) and (t-BuP)₄(GePh₂)₂ (4) as well as (t-BuP)₄ are formed as by-products. The diphosphagermiranes 1 and 2 could be isolated in 93 and 100% purity, respectively, and were unambiguously characterized as compounds with a cyclic P₂Ge skeleton. The ³¹P-NMR parameters of the cyclogermaphosphanes 3—7 are reported.     

Building und Reaktionen des Phosphanyliden-Phosphorans (tBu)2P?P = PX(tBu)2 (X = Br,Cl)

Formation and Reaction of the Phosphanylidene-phosphorane (tBu)₂P? P = PX(tBu)₂ (X = Br, Cl) The formation of (tBu)₂P? P = P(Br)tBu₂ 1 from [(tBu)₂P]₂PLi and BrH₂C? CH₂Br begins with an exchange of Li against Br and is then determined by the migration of Br from the secondary P atom in [(tBu)₂P]₂PBr 6 to the primary P in 1 . Similarly, (tBu)₂P? P = PC1(tBu)₂ 2 is obtained starting from PCl₃ and LiP(tBu)₂. The formation of Phospanylidene—phosporane is not influenced by the choice o the halogene substituent, but the presence of the tBu groups is strongly required. (tBu)₂P? P(Li)? P(SiMe₃)₂ e. g., yields (tBu)₂P? P(br)? P(SiMe₃)₂ with BrH₂C? CH₂Br; however neither this nor (tBu)₂P? P(Cl)? P(SiMe₃)₂ do rearrange to a Phosphanylidene-phosphorane. The F₃C substituent could be neglected in this investigation as [(F₃C)₂P]₂P? SiMe₃ cannot be lithiated by means of BuLi. Compounds 1 and 2 display a charateristic temperature dependent behavior. While 1 at +20°C decomposes via the reactive intermediate (tBu)₂P? P to from the cyclophosphanes P₃[P(tBu)₂]₄, it gives crystals of [(tBu)₂P]₂P? p[P(tBu)₂]₂ at ?20°C (from a solution in toluene). Reacting 1 with tBuLi produces (tBu)₂P? P = P(H)tBu₂ 20 and (tBu)₂P? P(H)? P(tBu)₂ 14 . Initially, a transmetallation yield tBuBr and (tBu)₂ P? P=Pli(tBu)₂ 21 ,then LiBr and isobutene are eliminated and 20 is formed which can rearrange to produce 14 . Without the elimination of isobutene, 1 react with nBuLi to give 21 witch can be trapped with Me₃SiCl as (tBu)₂P? P(tBu)₂ 23 . The main product in in this reaction is however [(tBu)₂P]₂P? nBu 22 .     

Perfluormethyl-Element-Liganden. XL. Chrom- und Wolframpentacarbonylkomplexe von Bis(trifluormethyl)phosphanen des Typs (F3C)2PX′ (X′ = H,F, Cl,Br, I,NEt2)

Perfluormethyl-Element-Ligands. XL. Chromium and Tungsten Pentacarbonyl Complexes of Bis(trifluoromethyl)phosphanes of the Type (F₃C)₂PX′ (X′ = H, F, Cl, Br, I, NEt₂) The complexes M(CO)₅P(CF₃)₂X′ (M = Cr, W; X′ = H, F, Cl, Br, I) are obtained in preparative amounts (yields between 15 and 42%) by reacting the ligands (F₃C)₂PX′ with the adducts “M(CO)₅CH₂Cl₂”, photochemically generated from M(CO)₆ in methylene chloride. The corresponding derivatives of the aminophosphane Et₂NP(CF₃)₂ can be produced in good yields (60–75%) using the THF complexes M(CO)₅THF as precursors. The spectroscopic data (MS, IR, NMR) of the new compounds are reported. The CO valence frequencies v(CO) and the coordination shifts Δδ prove the high π-acidity of the ligands (F₃C)₂PX′.     

Gemischtligandkomplexe des Rheniums. V. Die Bildung von Nitrenkomplexen durch Kondensation von Aceton an koordinierten Nitridoliganden. Darstellung und Strukturen von fac-[Re{NC(CH3)2CH2C(O)CH3}X3(Me2PhP)2]-Komplexen (X = Cl,Br)

Mixed-ligand Complexes of Rhenium. V. The Formation of Nitrene Complexes by Condensation of Acetone at Coordinated Nitrido Ligands. Syntheses and Structures of fac-[Re{NC(CH₃)₂CH₂C(O)CH₃}X₃(Me₂PhP)₂] Complexes (X = Cl, Br) The reaction of rhenium(V)-mixed-ligand complexes of the general formula [ReN(Cl)(Me₂PhP)₂(R₂tcb)] (HR₂tcb = N? (N,N-dialkylthiocarbamoyl)benzamidine) with HCl or HBr in acetone initializes a condensation of the solvent and results in nitrene-like compounds as a consequence of a nucleophilic attack of the coordinated nitrido ligand on the condensed acetone. The chelate ligands are removed during this reaction and complexes of the type fac-[Re{NC(CH₃)₂CH₂C(O)CH₃}X₃(Me₂PhP)₂] (X = Cl, Br) are formed. fac-[Re{NC(CH₃)₂CH₂C(O)CH₃}Cl₃(Me₂PhP)₂] crystallizes triclinic in the space group P1, a = 8.575(4); b = 9.088(3); c = 18.389(9) Å; α = 75.67(3)°, β = 85.30(3)°, γ = 70.58(4)°; Z = 2. A final R value of 0.031 was obtained on the basis of 6011 independent reflections with I ≥ 2σ(I). Rhenium is coordinated in a distorted octahedral environment with the three chloro ligands in facial positions. The rhenium-nitrogen bond (1,68(1) Å) is only slightly longer than typical Re? N bonding distances in nitrido complexes. fac-[Re{NC(CH₃)₂CH₂C(O)CH₃}Br₃(Me₂PhP)₂] is isomorphous with the chloro complex. Triclinic cell with a = 8.625(4); b = 9.198(3); c = 18.581(5) Å; α = 75.62(3)°, β = 85.40(3)°, γ = 70.91(3)°; Z = 2. The R value converged at 0.049 on the basis of 3644 independent reflections with I ≥ 2σ(I). fac-[Re{NC(CH₃)₂CH₂C(O)CH₃}Cl₃(Me₂PhP)₂] as well as fac-[Re{NC(CH₃)₂CH₂C(O)CH₃}Br₃(Me₂PhP)₂] crystallizes in the noncentrosymmetric space group P1.