Germacyclobutenes: Generation by 1,1‐Carbalumination or 1,1‐Carbagallation and Their Photophysical Properties

Aluminium‐ and gallium‐functionalised alkenylalkynylgermanes, R¹₂Ge(C?C?R²)[C{E(CMe₃)₂}?C(H)?R²] (E=Al, Ga), exhibit a close contact between the coordinatively unsaturated Al or Ga atoms and the α‐C atoms of the intact ethynyl groups. These interactions activate the Ge?C(alkynyl) bonds and favour the thermally induced insertion of these C atoms into the E?C(vinyl) bonds by means of 1,1‐carbalumination or 1,1‐carbagallation reactions. For the first time the latter method was shown to be a powerful alternative to known metallation processes. Germacyclobutenes with an unsaturated GeC₃ heterocycle and endo‐ and exocyclic C?C bonds resulted from concomitant Ge?C bond formation to the β‐C atoms of the alkynyl groups. These heterocyclic compounds show an interesting photoluminescence behaviour with Stokes shifts of >110 nm. The fascinating properties are based on extended π‐delocalisation including σ*‐orbitals localised at Ge and Al. High‐level quantum chemical DFT and TD‐DFT calculations for an Al compound were applied to elucidate their absorption and emission properties. They revealed a biradical excited state with the transfer of a π‐electron into the empty p‐orbital at Al and a pyramidalisation of the metal atom.     

Phosphaniminato‐Cluster von Eisen. Die Kristallstrukturen von [FeCl(NPEt3)]4, [Fe(C=C–SiMe3)(NPEt3)]4 und [Fe3Cl4{NP(NMe2)3}3]

Phosphoraneiminato Cluster of Iron. The Crystal Structures of [FeCl(NPEt₃)]₄, [Fe(C=C–SiMe₃)(NPEt₃)]₄, and [Fe₃Cl₄{NP(NMe₂)₃}₃] The reaction of iron dichloride with the silylated phosphaneimine Me₃SiNPEt₃ in the presence of potassium fluoride at 165 ?C leads to the phosphoraneiminato complex [FeCl(NPEt₃)]₄ ( 1 ). Compound 1 forms black, moisture and oxygen sensitive crystals. According to the crystal structure analysis 1 has a heterocubane structure, in which the iron and the nitrogen atoms of the NPEt₃^– groups occupy the corners of a distorted cube and form Fe–N–Fe bond angles of 83.1? and N–Fe–N angles of 96.5?. This results in significantly short Fe…Fe contacts of 272.9 pm. The results of magnetic susceptibility measurements in the range of temperatures from 1.8 to 293 K and the ⁵⁷Fe‐Mössbauer spectra in the range of temperatures from 2 to 300 K are reported. Compound 1 reacts with the lithiated acetylenes LiC=C–CMe₃ and LiC=C–SiMe₃ in n‐hexane to form the iron‐organic derivatives [Fe(C=C–R)(NPEt₃)]₄ [R = CMe₃ ( 2 a ), R = SiMe₃ ( 2 b )] keeping the heterocubane structure. Compounds 2 a and 2 b form crystals which are very reactive and also black. According to the crystal structure analysis 2 b has a Fe₄N₄ heterocubane structure which is less distorted than that in 1 with bond angles Fe–N–Fe of 85.5? and N–Fe–N of 94.2?. This leads to the longer Fe…Fe contacts of 281.4 pm. With the dimethylamido derivative Me₃SiNP(NMe₂)₃ iron dichloride reacts under conditions similar to those in the synthesis of 1 to form the dark green mixed‐valenced Fe^II/Fe^III cluster [Fe₃Cl₄{NP(NMe₂)₃}₃] ( 3 ). According to the crystal structure analysis the three iron atoms in 3 are connected via one μ₃‐N atom of a NP(NMe₂)₃^– ligand, via two μ‐N atoms of the two remaining phosphoraneiminato ligands, and via one μ‐Cl atom to form an incomplete heterocubane skeleton.     

Die Hydroaluminierung von 1,1,4,4‐Tetramethyl‐2,3‐diazabutadien mit Dialkylaluminiumhydriden – Synthese von Dialkylaluminiumhydrazoniden

The Hydroalumination of 1,1,4,4‐Tetramethyl‐2,3‐diazabutadiene by Dialkylaluminium Hydrides – Synthesis of Dialkylaluminium Hydrazonides 1,1,4,4‐Tetramethyl‐2,3‐diazabutadiene reacted with dimethylaluminium hydride by hydroalumination of only one C=N double bond. The hydrazone derivative [Me₂Al–N(CHMe₂)–N=CMe₂]₂ ( 1 ) was formed which gave a dimer possessing a six‐membered Al₂N₄ heterocycle. The hydroalumination of both C=N double bonds was not observed. Also an excess of di(tert‐butyl)‐ or bis(trimethylsilylmethyl)aluminium hydride afforded only the product of a single hydroalumination step, a second dialkylaluminium hydride molecule was attached via a coordinative interaction between its central aluminium atom and the nitrogen atom of the C=N double bond and in addition via a 3 c‐2 e Al–H–Al bond. Compounds [(Me₃C)₂Al][(Me₃C)₂AlH]N(CHMe₂)NCMe₂ ( 2 ) and [(Me₃SiCH₂)₂Al][(Me₃SiCH₂)₂AlH]N(CHMe₂)NCMe₂ ( 3 ) were formed which have five‐membered Al₂N₂H heterocycles. Thermolysis of 2 gave by C–H activation compound [(Me₃C)₂Al]₂[CH₂C(Me)=N–]₂ ( 4 ) in trace amounts which possesses two anellated AlN₂C₂ rings with a common N–N bond. In contrast, the thermal decomposition of 3 yielded by the cleavage of the N–N bond a dimeric dialkylaluminium methylideneamide ( 5 ) which has two intact C=N double bonds. Up to now our attempts to insert a C=N double bond into an Al–C bond remained unsuccessful, and only the formation of an adduct [(Me₃C)₃Al(–N=CMe₂)₂] ( 6 ) was observed upon treatment of tri(tert‐butyl)aluminium with the diazabutadiene derivative.     

[Mn4Br(CH=CMe2)3(μ3‐NPEt3)4] — ein 2‐Methyl‐prop‐1‐enyl‐Phosphaniminato‐Komplex von Mangan(II) mit Heterokubanstruktur

[Mn₄Br(CH=CMe₂)₃(μ₃‐NPEt₃)₄] — a 2‐Methyl‐prop‐1‐enyl‐Phosphoraneiminato Complex of Manganese(II) with Heterocubane Structure [Mn₄Br(CH=CMe₂)₃(μ₃‐NPEt₃)₄] ( 1 ) has been prepared from [MnBr(μ₃‐NPEt₃)]₄ and BrMg(CH=CMe₂) in thf solution and subsequent extraction of the solvent‐free residue with n‐hexane. 1 forms red single crystals from diethylether solution, which are characterized by a crystal structure determination. Space group P1¯, Z = 2, lattice dimensions at —80 °C: a = 1144.7(1), b = 1411.3(2), c = 1521.8(2) pm, α = 91.581(14), β = 90.163(14), γ = 91.947(14)°, R₁ = 0.0448. 1 exhibits a Mn₄N₄ heterocubane core, a terminally coordinated bromine ligand and three Mn—CH=CMe₂ groups with M—C bond lengths of 213.8 pm on average.     

Bildung und struktur der Cyclophosphane P4(CMe3)2[P(CMe3)2]2 und P4(SiMe3)2[P(CMe3)2]2

Formation and Structure of the Cyclophosphanes P₄(CMe₃)₂[P(CMe₃)₂]₂ and P₄(SiMe₃)₂[P(CMe₃)₂]₂ n-Triphosphanes showing a SiMe₃ and a Cl substituent at the atoms P¹ and P², like (Me₃C)₂P? P(SiMe₃)? P(CMe₃)Cl 3 or (Me₃C)₂P? P(Cl)? P(SiMe₃)₂ 4 are stable only at temperatures below ?30°C. Above this temperature these compounds lose Me₃SiCl, thus forming cyclotetraphosphanes, P₄(CMe₃)₂[P(CMe₃)₂]₂ 1 out of 3 , P₄(SiMe₃)₂[P(SiMe₃)₂]₂ 2a (cis) and 2b (trans) out of 4 . The formation of 1 proceeds via (Me₃C)₂P? P?PCMe₃ 5 as intermediate compound, which after addition to cyclopentadiene to give the Diels-Alder-adduct 6 (exo and endo isomers) was isolated. 6 generates 5 , which then forms the dimer compound 1 . Likewise (Me₃C)₂P? P?P-SiMe₃ 8 (as proven by the adduct 7 ) is formed out of 4 , leading to 2a (cis) and 2b (trans). Compound 1 is also formed out of the iso-tetraphosphane P[P(CMe₃)₂]₂[P(CMe₃)Cl] 9 , which loses P(CMe₃)₂Cl when warmed to a temperature of 20°C. 1 crystallizes monoclinically in the space group P2₁/a (no. 14); a = 1762.0(15) pm; b = 1687.2(18) pm; c = 1170.5(9) pm; β = 109.18(5)° and Z = 4 formula units in the elementary cell. The molecule possesses E conformation. The central four-membered ring is puckered (approx. symmetry 4 2m; dihedral angle 47.4°), thus bringing the substituents into a quasi equatorial position and the nonbonding electron pairs into a quasi axial position. The bond lengths in the four-membered ring of 1 (d (P? P) = 222.9 pm) are only slightly longer than the exocyclic bonds (221.8 pm). The endocyclic bond angles \documentclass{article}\pagestyle{empty}\begin{document}$ \bar \beta $\end{document}(P/P/P) are 85.0°, the torsion angles are ±33° and d (P? C) = 189.7 pm.     

Phosphaniminato‐Acetato‐Komplexe von Cobalt und Cadmium mit M4N4‐Heterocuban‐Struktur

Phosphoraneiminato‐Acetato Complexes of Cobalt and Cadmium with M₄N₄ Heterocubane Structure The phosphoraneiminato‐acetato complexes [M(NPEt₃)(O₂C–CH₃)]₄ with M = Co and Cd are formed from the anhydrous metal(II) acetates with excess Me₃SiNPEt₃ at 180 °C. By crystallization from diethyl ether blue, moisture sensitive single crystals of [Co(NPEt₃) · (O₂C–CH₃)]₄ can be obtained, while colourless single crystals of [Cd(NPEt₃)(O₂C–CH₃)]₄ · 2 CH₂Cl₂ originate from dichloromethane solution. In vacuo the intercalary CH₂Cl₂ is released. The complexes are characterized by their IR spectra and by crystal structure analyses. In both complexes the metal atoms are associated via μ₃–N bridges of the (NPEt₃^–) groups to form heterocubanes. In the cobalt complex the acetato ligands are bonded in a semichelate fashion with a short Co–O and a long Co–O bond each (Co–O distances in average 199.5 and 257.4 pm). In the cadmium complex the acetato groups form almost symmetrical chelates (Cd–O distances in average 232.1 and 237.8 pm); this leads to a distorted trigonal‐bipyramidal arrangement at the cadmium atoms. [Co(NPEt₃)(O₂C–CH₃)]₄: Space group P 1, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at –60 °C: a = 1110.1(2), b = 2051.3(5), c = 2169.5(4) pm, α = 100.03(2)°, β = 103.404(15)°, γ = 97.63(2)°, R = 0.0480. [Cd(NPEt₃)(O₂C–CH₃)]₄ · 2 CH₂Cl₂: Space group C2/c, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at –80 °C: a = 1550.2(1), b = 2101.1(1), c = 1706.1(1) pm, β = 91.09(1)°, R = 0.0311.     

Hydroalumination of a Chlorotrialkynylsilane: Spontaneous Stepwise 1,3‐Dyotropic Rearrangement via an Intermediate Silyl Cation

A new functionalised alkynylsilane, Cl‐Si(C?C‐CMe₃)₃ ( 3 ), was obtained by a facile multistep synthesis. Treatment of 3 with equimolar quantities of the hydrides H‐M(CMe₃)₂ (M=Al, Ga) gave the mixed alkenyl‐di(alkynyl)silanes, in which the chlorine atom adopts a bridging position between the aluminium and silicon atoms. Dual hydrogallation of 3 resulted in the formation of a di(alkenyl)‐alkynylsilane containing two gallium atoms, one of which is coordinated to the chlorine atom, and the second is bonded to the α‐carbon atom of the remaining alkynyl group. A tert‐butylsilane was unexpectedly formed by a unique 1,3‐dyotropic chlorine–tert‐butyl exchange for the corresponding dialuminium compound. One aluminium atom is bonded to a tert‐butyl group, a terminal chlorine atom and the α‐carbon atom of the ethynyl moiety; the second is coordinatively unsaturated, with two terminal tert‐butyl substituents. High‐level quantum‐chemical calculations favour a stepwise dyotropic rearrangement with an intermediate cationic silicon species over a simultaneous tert‐butyl–chlorine migration via a five‐coordinate silicon atom in the transition state.     

A Germylene/Borane Lewis Pair and the Remarkable C=O Bond Cleavage Reaction toward Isocyanate and Ketone Molecules

A germylene/borane Lewis pair ( 2 ) was prepared from a 1,1‐carboboration of amidinato phenylethynylgermylene ( 1 ) by B(C₆F₅)₃. Compound 2 reacted with iPrNCO and (4‐MeOC₆H₄)C(O)Me, respectively, with cleavage of the C=O double bond. In the first instance, O and iPrNC insert separately into the Ge?B bond to yield a GeBC₂O‐heterocycle ( 3 ) and a GeBC₃‐heterocycle ( 4 ). In the second case (4‐MeOC₆H₄)(Me)C inserts into the Ge?N bond of 2 while O is incorporated in the Ge?B bond to form a Ge‐centered spiroheterocycle ( 5 ). The reaction of 2 with tBuNC to give 6 , which has almost the same structure as 4 , proved the formation of the isonitrile during transformation from 2 and iPrNCO to 3 and 4 . The kinetic study of the reaction of 2 and iPrNCO gave evidence of proceeding through a GeBC₃O‐heterocycle intermediate. In addition, a DFT study was performed to elucidate the reaction mechanism.     

Synthesis, structure, and reactivity of a pyridine-stabilized germanone

The first isolable pyridine‐stabilized germanone has been prepared and its reactivity toward trimethylaluminum has been investigated. The germanone adduct results from a stepwise conversion that starts from 4‐dimethylaminopyridine (DMAP) and the ylide‐like N‐heterocyclic germylene LGe: (L=CH{(C?CH₂)(CMe)[N(aryl)]₂}, aryl=2,6‐iPr₂C₆H₃) ( 1 ) at room temperature, and gives the corresponding germylene–pyridine adduct L(DMAP)Ge: ( 2 ) in 91 % yield. The latter reacts with N₂O at room temperature to form the desired germanone complex L(DMAP)Ge?O ( 3 ) in 73 % yield. The Ge? O distance of 1.646(2) Å in 3 is the shortest hitherto reported for a Ge?O species. The reaction of 3 with trimethylaluminum leads solely to the addition product LGe(Me)O[Al(DMAP)Me₂] ( 4 ). The latter results from insertion of the Ge?O subunit into an Al? Me bond of AlMe₃ and concomitant migration of the DMAP ligand from germanium to the aluminum atom. Compounds 2 – 4 have been fully characterized by analytical and spectroscopic methods. Their molecular structures have been established by single‐crystal X‐ray crystallographic analysis.     

Bildung und Reaktionen silylierter Diphosphane

Preparation and Reactions of Silylated Diphosphanes The preparation of previously not available silylated diphosphanes is reported, i. e. the compounds (Me₃Si)₂P? P(SiMe₃)(CMe₃) 1 , (Me₃Si)₂P? P(CMe₃)₂ 2 and (CMe₃)₂P? P(SiMe₃)(CMe₃) 4 as well as of the respective PH containing derivatives and Li phosphides thereof. The reaction of 1 with MeOH leads to (Me₃Si)₂P? P(CMe₃) H 6 , while 4 generates (Me₃C)₂P? P(CMe₃) H 7 , and finally 3 gives access to (Me₃C)(Me₃Si)P? P(CMe₃) H 8 . LiBu on the other hand forms the Li phosphides Li(Me₃Si)P? P(SiMe₃)(CMe₃) 10 (through 1 ), Li(Me₃Si)P? P(CMe₃)₂ 11 (through 2 ), Li(Me₃C)P? P(SiMe₃)(CMe₃) 12 (through 3 ), and Li(Me₃C)P? P(CMe₃)₂ 13 (through 4 ), the latter being more easily accessible through the reaction of H(Me₃C)P? P(CMe₃)₂ with LiBu. The introduction of one single CMe₃ substituent into 1 is sufficient to obtain the Li phosphide 10 , which is stable in ethers, as opposed to the corresponding Li Phosphide of the persilylated diphosphane.     

Beiträge zur Strukturchemie phosphorhaltiger Ketten und Ringe. 7. Die Kristall- und Molekülstruktur des Diphosphagermetans (t-BuP)2(GePh2)2

Structural Chemistry of Phosphorus Containing Chains and Rings. 7. Molecular and Crystal Structure of the Diphosphagermetane (t-BuP)₂(GePh₂)₂ The compound 1,2-di-tert-butyl-3,3,4,4-tetraphenyl-diphospha-3,4-digerma-cyclobutan, (t-BuP)₂(GePh₂)₂, crystallizes monoclinically in the space group P2₁/c with a = 996.8 pm, b = 1337.3 pm, c = 2403.4 pm, β = 92.66° and Z = 4 formula units. The main structural feature is a non-planar four-membered ring. The (average) bond lengths are d(Ge? Ge) = 242.1 pm, d(Ge? P) = 234.0 pm, d(P? P) = 221.6 pm, d(Ge? C) = 194.9 pm, d(P? C) = 188.tyl4 pm, d(C? C)_Ph = 136.l5 pm, d(C? C)_t-Bu = 151.8 pm, d(C? H)_Ph = 91 pm, d(C? H)_t-Bu ? 95 pm. The geometry of the substituents phenyl and tert-butyl is quite normal.     

Die Reaktion des [(Me3Si)2CH]2Al?CH2?Al [CH(SiMe3)2]2 mit Neopentyllithium: Bildung des {[(Me3Si)2CH]2Al?CH2?Al [CH(SiMe3)2]2CH2CMe3}⊖ [Li(TMEDA)2]⊕

Reaction of [(Me₃Si)₂CH]₂Al? CH₂? Al [CH(SiMe₃)₂]₂ with Neopentyllithium: Formation of {[(Me₃Si)₂CH]₂Al? CH₂? Al [CH(SiMe₃)₂]₂CH₂CMe₃} ? [Li(TMEDA)₂]⊕ The recently synthesized methylene bridged dialuminium compound [(Me₃Si)₂CH]₂Al? CH₂? Al [CH(SiMe₃)₂]₂ reacts with neopentyl lithium in the presence of TMEDA to give the stable {[(Me₃Si)₂CH]₂Al? CH₂? Al [CH(SiMe₃)₂]₂CH₂ · CMe₃}? [Li(TMEDA)₂]⊕ decomposing at 115°C. The aluminium atoms therein are not additionally bridged, but the new substituent is occupying a terminal position as detected by crystal structure determination. A compound is formed containing a saturated, fourfold coordinated neighbouring a formally unsaturated, threefold coordinated aluminium atom. Due to high sterical restrictions the Al? C bonds are lengthened up to 209.0(3) pm at the alanate site and the Al? C? Al angle in the methylene bridge is extraordinarily enlarged to 144.4(2)°.     

A Metal‐Containing N‐Heterocyclic Germylene Based on an Oxalamidine Framework

A metal‐containing N‐heterocyclic germylene based on a N‐mesityl (Mes)‐substituted oxalamidine framework is reported. The precursor (MesN=)₂C–C(–N(H)Mes)₂ ( 1 H₂) was converted into its rhodium complex [Rh(κ²N‐ 1 H₂)(cod)][OTf] ( 2 ) (cod = 1,5‐cyclooctadiene; OTf = triflate) in 62 % isolated yield. Subsequent reaction of 2 with Ge{N(SiMe₃)₂}₂ gave the crystalline N‐heterocyclic germylene [Rh(cod)(μ‐ 1 )Ge][OTf] ( 3 ) in 50 % yield. The compounds under study were fully characterized by various methods, also including X‐ray crystallographic studies on single crystals of 2 and 3 . Density functional theory (DFT) calculations revealed that π conjugation in the bridging oxalamidine framework is increased and n(N)–p(Ge) π bonding is decreased upon κ²N metal coordination; a further weakening of the Ge–N bond occurs through triflate coordination to the Ge^II atom. Nevertheless, preliminary coordination studies revealed that 3 behaves as 2‐electron (L ‐type) germylene donor ligand. Treatment of 3 with [Ir(cod)Cl]₂ furnished the heterobimetallic complex [Rh(cod)(μ‐ 1 )Ge‐Ir(cod)Cl][OTf] ( 4 ), as evidenced by NMR spectroscopic investigations and DFT calculations.     

Preparation of Stable Low‐Oxidation‐State Group 14 Element Amidohydrides and Hydride‐Mediated Ring‐Expansion Chemistry of N‐Heterocyclic Carbenes

Various low oxidation state (+2) group 14 element amidohydride adducts, IPr ? EH(BH₃)NHDipp (E=Si or Ge; IPr=[(HCNDipp)₂C:], Dipp=2,6‐iPr₂C₆H₃), were synthesized. Thermolysis of the reported adducts was investigated as a potential route to Si‐ and Ge‐based clusters; however, unexpected transmetallation chemistry occurred to yield the carbene–borane adduct, IPr ? BH₂NHDipp. When a solution of IPr ? BH₂NHDipp in toluene was heated to 100 °C, a rare C? N bond‐activation/ring‐expansion reaction involving the bound N‐heterocyclic carbene donor (IPr) transpired.     

Synthese eines funktionalen Aluminiumalkinids,Me3C‐C≡C‐AlBr2, und dessen Reaktionen mit der sperrigen Lithiumverbindung LiCH(SiMe3)2

Synthesis of a Functional Aluminium Alkynide, Me₃C‐C≡C‐AlBr₂, and its Reactions with the Bulky Lithium Compound LiCH(SiMe₃)₂ Treatment of aluminium tribromide with the lithium alkynide (Li)C≡C‐CMe₃ afforded the aluminium alkynide Me₃C‐C≡C‐AlBr₂ ( 1 ) in an almost quantitative yield. 1 crystallizes with trimeric formula units possessing Al₃C₃ heterocycles and the anionic carbon atoms of the alkynido groups in the bridging positions. A dynamic equilibrium was determined in solution which probably comprises trimeric and dimeric formula units. Reaction of 1 with one equivalent of LiCH(SiMe₃)₂ yielded the compound [Me₃C‐C≡C‐Al(Br)‐CH(SiMe₃)₂]₂ ( 2 ), which is a dimer via Al‐C‐Al bridges. Two equivalents of the lithium compound gave a mixture of four main‐products, which could be identified as 2 , Li[Me₃C‐C≡C‐Al{CH(SiMe₃)₂}₃] ( 3 ), Me₃C‐C≡C‐Al[CH(SiMe₃)₂]₂ ( 4 ), and Al[CH(SiMe₃)₂]₃. The lithium atom of 3 is coordinated by the C≡C triple bond and an inner carbon atom of one bis(trimethylsilyl)methyl group. Further interactions were observed to C‐H bonds of methyl groups.     

[VCl3(NPPh3)(OPPh3)], ein Phosphaniminato-Komplex von Vanadium(IV)

[VCl₃(NPPh₃)(OPPh₃)], a Phosphorane Iminato Complex of Vanadium(IV) The title compound has been prepared from vanadium tetrachloride and Me₃SiNPPh₃ in the presence of OPPh₃ in CCl₄ solution, forming orange-red, moisture sensitive crystals, which were characterized by an X-ray structure determination. Space group Cc, Z = 4, 2 560 observed unique reflections, R = 0.049. Lattice dimensions at 0°C: a = 1 018(1), b = 1 826(2), c = 1 859(2) pm, β = 93.65(9)° [VCl₃(NPPh₃)(OPPh₃)] forms monomeric molecules, in which the vanadium atom is coordinated in a distorted square pyramidal fashion with the (NPPh₃)^? ligand in apical position. The three chlorine atoms and the oxygen atom of the OPPh₃ molecule occupy the basal positions. The phosphorane iminato group V?N?PPh₃ is nearly linear (bond angle VNP 161.4°), the bond lengths VN (169 pm) and PN (162 pm) correspond with double bonds.     

Enantiomerically Pure Phosphaalkene–Oxazolines (PhAk‐Ox): Synthesis,Scope and Copolymerization with Styrene

The design of a synthetic route to a class of enantiomerically pure phosphaalkene–oxazolines (PhAk‐Ox) is presented. The condensation of a lithium silylphosphide and a ketone (the phospha‐Peterson reaction) was used as the P?C bond‐forming step. Attempted condensation of PhC(?O)Ox (Ox=CNOCH(iPr)C H₂) and MesP(SiMe₃)Li gave the unusual heterocycle (MesP)₂C(Ph)?CN‐(S)‐CH(iPr)CH₂O ( 3 ). However, PhAk‐Ox (S,E)‐MesP?C(Ph)CMe₂Ox ( 1 a ) was successfully prepared by treating MesP(SiMe₃)Li with PhC(?O)CMe₂Ox (52 %). To demonstrate the modularity and tunability of the phospha‐Peterson synthesis several other phosphaalkene–oxazolines were prepared in an analogous manner to 1 a : TripP?C(Ph)CMe₂Ox ( 1 b ; Trip=2,4,6‐triisopropylphenyl), 2‐iPrC₆H₄P?C(Ph)CMe₂Ox ( 1 c ), 2‐tBuC₆H₄P?C(Ph)CMe₂Ox ( 1 d ), MesP?C(4‐MeOC₆H₄)CMe₂Ox ( 1 e ), MesP?C(Ph)C(CH₂)₄Ox ( 1 f ), and MesP?C(3,5‐(CF₃)₂C₆H₃)C(CH₂)₄Ox ( 1 g ). To evaluate the PhAk‐Ox compounds as prospective precursors to chiral phosphine polymers, monomer 1 a and styrene were subjected to radical‐initiated copolymerization conditions to afford [{MesPC(Ph)(CMe₂Ox)}_x{CH₂CHPh}_y]_n ( 9 a : x=0.13n, y=0.87n; GPC: M_w=7400 g mol^?1, PDI=1.15).     

Phosphaniminato-Komplexe des Schwefels. Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von [O3SS(NPPh3)2] · CH3CN, [SO(NPPh3)2] und [SCl(NPMe3)2]Cl

Phosphorane Iminato Complexes of Sulfur. Syntheses and Crystal Structures of [O₃SS(NPPh₃)₂] · CH₃CN, [SO(NPPh₃)₂], and [SCl(NPMe₃)₂]Cl The title compounds have been prepared by the reaction of Me₃SiNPPh₃ with SO₂ and SOCl₂, respectively, and by the reaction of Me₃SiNPMe₃ with S₂Cl₂. They form colourless, moisture sensitive crystals, which were characterized by IR spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. [O₃SS((NPPh₃)₂)] · CH₃CN : Space group Pca2₁, Z = 4, structure solution with 4016 observed unique reflections, R = 0.050. Lattice dimensions at ?60°C: a = 1865.1, b = 1168.4, c = 1569.0 pm. The compound has a zwitterionic structure with a S? S bond length of 218.2 pm and bond lengths S? N of 161.2 and P? N of 160.1 pm. [SO(NPPh₃)₂] : Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, structure solution with 2854 observed unique reflections, R = 0.113. Lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 1173.1, b = 1585.6, c = 1619.2 pm, b? = 98.13°. The compound forms monomeric molecules, in which the positions of S and N atoms are disordered in two positions. The bond lengths are S? N 166 pm and P? N 163 pm in average. [SCl(NPMe₃)₂]Cl : Space group P1 , Z = 2, structure solution with 2416 observed unique reflections, R = 0.038. Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 613.2, b = 1030.3, c = 1111.4 pm, α = 88.48°, b? = 88.01°, γ = 83.10°. The compound forms ions [SCl(NPMe₃)₂]⁺ and Cl^?. In the cation the sulfur atom is ?-tetrahedrally coordinated with a long S? Cl distance of 246.9 pm and bond lengths S? N of 155.3 pm and P? N of 164.3 pm in average.     

One‐Electron Oxidation of [M(PtBu3)2] (M=Pd,Pt): Isolation of Monomeric [Pd(PtBu3)2]+ and Redox‐Promoted C−H Bond Cyclometalation

Oxidation of zero‐valent phosphine complexes [M(P^tBu₃)₂] (M=Pd, Pt) has been investigated in 1,2‐difluorobenzene solution using cyclic voltammetry and subsequently using the ferrocenium cation as a chemical redox agent. In the case of palladium, a mononuclear paramagnetic Pd^I derivative was readily isolated from solution and fully characterized (EPR, X‐ray crystallography). While in situ electrochemical measurements are consistent with initial one‐electron oxidation, the heavier congener undergoes C?H bond cyclometalation and ultimately affords the 14 valence‐electron Pt^II complex [Pt(κ²_PC‐P^tBu₂CMe₂CH₂)(P^tBu₃)]⁺ with concomitant formation of [Pt(P^tBu₃)₂H]⁺.     

Synthesis,Structures, and Light‐Induced Transformation of Keto‐Functionalized Selenidogermanate Complexes

A double‐decker (DD) type selenidogermanate complex with C=O functionalized organic decoration, [(R¹Ge₄)Se₆] ( 1 , R¹ = CMe₂CH₂COMe), was synthesized by reaction of R¹GeCl₃ with Na₂Se, and subsequently underwent a light‐induced transformation reaction to yield [Na(thf)₂][(RGe^IV)₂(RGe^III)(Ge^IIISe)Se₅] ( 2 ). Similar to the observations reported previously for the Sn/S homologue of 1 , the product comprises a mixed‐valence complex with a newly formed Ge–Ge bond. However, different from the transformation of the tin sulfide complex, the selenidogermanate precursor did not produce a paddle‐wheel‐like dimer of the DD type structure, but led to the formation of a noradamantane (NA) type architecture, which has so far been restricted to the Si/Se and Ge/Te elemental combination.