Evidence for a Rapid Degenerate Hetero‐Cope‐Type Rearrangement in [Cp*W(S)2S‐CH2‐CHCH2]

Treatment of the salt [PPh₄]⁺[Cp*W(S)₃]^? ( 6 ) with allyl bromide gave the neutral complex [Cp*W(S)₂S‐CH₂‐CH?CH₂] ( 7 ). The product 7 was characterized by an X‐ray crystal structure analysis. Complex 7 features dynamic NMR spectra that indicate a rapid allyl automerization process. From the analysis of the temperature‐dependent NMR spectra a Gibbs activation energy of ΔG^≠ (278 K)≈13.7±0.1 kcal mol^?1 was obtained [ΔH^≠≈10.4±0.1 kcal mol^?1; ΔS^≠≈?11.4 cal mol^?1 K^?1]. The DFT calculation identified an energetically unfavorable four‐membered transition state of the “forbidden” reaction and a favorable six‐membered transition state of the “Cope‐type” allyl rearrangement process at this transition‐metal complex core.     

Thermal [1,5] sigmatropic rearrangements in (σ-7-cycloheptatrienyl)triphenyltin and (σ-5-cyclohepta-1,3-dienyl)triphenyltin: A 1H and 13C NMR reinvestigation

It has been confirmed by ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectroscopies that Sn(σ-C₇H₇)Ph₃ undergoes either 1,4- or 1,5-shifts of the SnPh₃ moiety around the cycloheptatrienyl ring with ΔH³ = 13.8 ± 0.4 kcal mol^?1, ΔS3 = ?5.6 ± 1.2 cal mol^?1 deg^?1, and ΔG³₃₀₀ = 15.44 ± 0.14 kcal mol^?1. Similarly, (σ-5-cyclohepta-1,3-dienyl)triphenyltin undergoes 1,5-shifts with ΔH³ = 12.4 ± 0.6 kcal mol^?1, ΔS³ = ?11.2 ± 1.8 cal mol^?1 deg^?1, and ΔG³₃₀₀ = 15.76 ± 0.13 kcal mol^?1. It is therefore probable that Sn(σ-5-C₅H₅)R₃ and Sn(σ-3-indenyl)R₃ do not undergo 1,2-shifts as previously suggested but really undergo 1,5-shifts.     

Data on the thermochemistry of azoalkanes

The rate constant of the primary decomposition step was determined for four symmetrical and four unsymmetrical azoalkanes. From the experimental activation energies and some literature enthalpy data, the following enthalpies of formation of radicals and group contributions were calculated: ΔH_? (CH₃N₂) = 51.5 ± 1.8 kcal mol^?1, ΔH_? (C₂H₅N₂) = 44.8 ± 2.5 kcal mol^?1, ΔH_? (2?C₃H₇N₂) = 37.9 ± 2.2 kcal mol^?1, [N_A-(C)] = 27.6 ± 3.7 kcal mol^?1, [N_A-(?_A) (C)] = 61.2 ± 3.1 kcal mol^?1.     

The distonic ion ˙CH2CH2CO+ and its formation from ionized cyclopentanone

Collisional activation decomposition (CAD) spectra are interpreted as indicating that formation of ˙CH₂CH₂CO⁺ (1) from ionized cyclopentanone, succinic anhydride arid butyrolactone is important at 70 eV electron energy. However, photoionization appearance energy measurements and CAD spectra demonstrate that CH₃CH?C?O^+· (3) is formed from ionized cyclopentanone near threshold. Ab initio molecular orbital calculations place ΔH _f (1) about 36 kJ mol^?1 above ΔH _f (3).     

Adducts of Niobium (V) and Tantalum (V) Halides. XV. Ligand Exchange of the Adducts with Some Phosphoryl Compounds

The ligand exchange MX₅·L + *L?MX₅·*L + L for the octahedral adducts MX₅·L, in an inert solvent (CH₂Cl₂ or CHCl₃) with neutral ligands, proceeds via a dissociative D mechanism when M = Nb, X = Cl and L = phosphoryl compound. A dissociative interchange I_d mechanism is suggested when M = Nb or Ta, and X = F. A first order rate law and positive values for ΔS* (+4 to +14 cal K^?1 mol^?1) are observed for the exchanges on the pentachloride adducts. However, a second order rate law and large negative values for ΔS* (-15 to -24 cal K^?1 mol^?1) are found for the intermolecular neutral ligand exchange (measured by ¹H-NMR.) and for the intramolecular fluorine exchange (measured by ¹⁹F-NMR.) reactions on the pentafluoride adducts. The fluorine exchange is 2 to 5 times faster than the ligand exchange. The exchanges, on the pentachloride and on the pentafluoride adducts, are slowed down with increasing donor strength of the phosphoryl compound.     

Structure and formation of gaseous [C4H6O]+˙ ions: 1—The enolic ions [CH2C(OH)?CHCH2]+˙ and [CH2CH?CHCH(OH)]+˙ and their relationship with their keto counterparts

The [C₄H₆O]^+˙ ion of structure [CH₂?CHCH?CHOH]^+˙ (a) is generated by loss of C₄H₈ from ionized 6,6-dimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-ol. The heat of formation ΔH_f of [CH₂?CHCH?CHOH]^+˙ was estimated to be 736 kJ mol^?1. The isomeric ion [CH₂?C(OH)CH?CH₂]^+˙ (b) was shown to have ΔH_f, ? 761 kJ mol^?1, 54 kJ mol^?1 less than that of its keto analogue [CH₃COCH?CH₂]^+˙. Ion [CH₂?C(OH)CH?CH₂]^+˙ may be generated by loss of C₂H₄ from ionized hex-1-en-3-one or by loss of C₄H₈ from ionized 4,4-dimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-ol. The [C₄H₆O]^+˙ ion generated by loss of C₂H₄ from ionized 2-cyclohexen-1-ol was shown to consist of a mixture of the above enol ions by comparing the metastable ion and collisional activation mass spectra of [CH₂?CHCH?CHOH]^+˙ and [CH₂?C(OH)CH?CH₂]^+˙ ions with that of the above daughter ion. It is further concluded that prior to their major fragmentations by loss of CH₃˙ and CO, [CH₂?CHCH?CHOH]⁺˙ and [CH₂?C(OH)CH?CH₂]^+˙ do not rearrange to their keto counterparts. The metastable ion and collisional activation characteristics of the isomeric allenic [C₄H₆O]^+˙ ion [CH₂?C?CHCH₂OH]^+˙ are also reported.     

Base Catalysed Racemization of Ethylenediamine-N,N,N′-triacetato-aqua-cobalt(III)

The kinetics of the base catalysed racemization of [Co(EN3A)H₂O]

1 Abbreviations: EN3A^3?=(^?OOCCH₂)₂N(CH₂)₂NHCH₂COO^?; ME3A^3?=(^?OOCCH₂)₂N(CH₂)₂ N(CH₃)CH₂COO^?; EDDA^2?=^?OOCCH₂NH(CH₂)₂NHCH₂COO^?; EDTA^4?=(^?OOCCH₂)₂N(CH₂)₂N(CH₂COO^?)₂;TNTA^4?=(^?OOCCH₂)₂N(CH₂)₃N(CH₃COO^?)₂; HETA^3?=(^?OOCCH₂)₂N(CH₂)₂N(CH₂COO^?)CH₂CH₂OH; en=H₂N(CH₂)₂NH₂; Meen=H₂N(CH₂)₂NHCH₃; sar^?=^?OOCCH₂NHCH₃.

were studied polarimetrically in aqueous buffer solution. The reaction rate is first order in OH^? and in complex, in weakly acidic medium. Activation parameters are ΔH≠=22 kcal · mol^?1, ΔS≠=26 cal · K^?1. The results are discussed in terms of an S_N1CB mechanism involving exchange of the ligand water molecule. The N-methylated analogue [Co(ME3A)H₂O] does not racemize in the pH-range investigated. Loss of optical activity occurs at a rate which is about 1,000 times slower than the racemization of [Co(EN3A)H₂O](60°) and coincides with the decomposition of the complex.     

Diagnostic cyclisation reactions which follow phosphate transfer to carboxylate anion centres for energised [M-H]- anions of pTyr-containing peptides

The low‐energy negative ion phosphoTyr to C‐terminal ‐CO₂PO₃H₂ rearrangement occurs for energised peptide [M–H]^– anions even when there are seven amino acid residues between the pTyr and C‐terminal amino acid residues. The rearranged C‐terminal ‐CO₂PO₂H(O^–) group effects characteristic S_Ni cyclisation/cleavage reactions. The most pronounced of these involves the electrophilic central backbone carbon of the penultimate amino acid residue. This reaction is aided by the intermediacy of an H‐bonded intermediate in which the nucleophilic and electrophilic reaction centres are held in proximity in order for the S_Ni cyclisation/cleavage to proceed. The ΔG_reaction is +184 kJ mol^?1 with the barrier to the S_Ni transition state being +240 kJ mol^?1 at the HF/6‐31 + G(d)//AM1 level of theory. A similar phosphate rearrangement from pTyr to side chain CO₂^– (of Asp or Glu) may also occur for energised peptide [M–H]^– anions. The reaction is favourable: ΔG_reaction is ?44 kJ mol^?1 with a maximum barrier of +21 kJ mol^?1 (to the initial transition state) when Asp and Tyr are adjacent. The rearranged species R¹‐Tyr‐NHCH(CH₂CO₂PO₃H^–)COR² (R¹ = CHO; R² = OCH₃) may undergo an S_Ni six‐centred cyclisation/cleavage reaction to form the product anion R¹‐Tyr(NH^–). This process has a high energy requirement [ΔG_reaction = +224 kJ mol^?1, with the barrier to the S_Ni transition state being +299 kJ mol^?1]. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Dynamic proton magnetic resonance studies on complex spin systems. Non-mutual three-spin exchange in N-(trideuteriomethyl)-2-cyanoaziridine

At room temperature and below, the proton NMR spectrum of N-(trideuteriomethyl)-2-cyanoaziridine consists of two superimposed ABC patterns assignable to two N-invertomers; a single time-averaged ABC pattern is observed at 158.9°C. The static parameters extracted from the spectra in the temperature range from –40.3 to 23.2°C and from the high-temperature spectrum permit the calculation of the thermodynamic quantities ΔH⁰ = ?475±20 cal mol^?1 (?1.987 ± 0.084 kJ mol^?1) and ΔS⁰ = 0.43±0.08 cal mol^?1 K^?1 (1.80±0.33 J mol^?1 K^?1) for the cis ? trans equilibrium. Bandshape analysis of the spectra broadened by non-mutual three-spin exchange in the temperature range from 39.4–137.8°C yields the activation parameters ΔH_tc^≠ = 17.52±0.18 kcal mol^?1 (73.30±0.75 kJ mol^?1), ΔS_tc^≠ = ?2.08±0.50 cal mol^?1 K^?1 (?8.70±2.09 J mol^?1 K^?1) and ΔG_tc^≠ (300 K) = 18.14±0.03 kcal mol^?1 (75.90±0.13 kJ mol^?1) for the trans → cis isomerization. An attempt is made to rationalize the observed entropy data in terms of the principles of statistical thermodynamics.     

Ringöffnende acetylierung eines an kobalt koordinierten ringliganden vom divinylboran-typ

(C₅H₅)Co[2–6-η-(CH₃)₂Si(CHCH)₂BC₆H₅(III) is prepared photochemically from (C₅H₅)Co(CO)₂ and (CH₃)₂Si(CHCH)₂BC₆H₅ (II). Acetylation of the new complex III with CH₃COCl/AlCl₃ and subsequent hydrolysis effect ring-opening new complex III with CH₃COCl/AlCl₃ and subsequent hydrolysis effect ring-opening to give (C₅H₅)Co[(1,2-η-(cis-CH₃COCH)CH(η-CH₂CH)Si(CH₃)₂] (IV) which slowly isomerizes (ΔG^≠₂₉₆ 100 ± 2 kJ mol^?1) to the corresponding trans-isomer (V).Pure (CH₃)₂Si(CHCH)₂Sn(CH₃)₂ (I) can be obtained in preparative quantities via the new complex (CH₃)₂Si(CHCH)₂Sn(CH₃)₂ · 2 CuCl.     

A Remarkable Solvent Effect on the Nuclearity of Neutral Titanium(IV)‐Based Helicate Assemblies

The spontaneous self‐assembly of a neutral circular trinuclear Ti^IV‐based helicate is described through the reaction of titanium(IV) isopropoxide with a rationally designed tetraphenolic ligand. The trimeric ring helicate was obtained after diffusion of n‐pentane into a solution with dichloromethane. The circular helicate has been characterized by using single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction study, ¹³C CP‐MAS NMR and ¹H NMR DOSY solution spectroscopic, and positive electrospray ionization mass‐spectrometric analysis. These analytical data were compared with those obtained from a previously reported double‐stranded helicate that crystallizes in toluene. The trimeric ring was unstable in a pure solution with dichloromethane and transformed into the double‐stranded helicate. Thermodynamic analysis by means of the PACHA software revealed that formation of the double‐stranded helicates was characterized by ΔH(toluene)=?30 kJ mol^?1 and ΔS(toluene)=+357 J K^?1 mol^?1, whereas these values were ΔH(CH₂Cl₂)=?75 kJ mol^?1 and ΔS(CH₂Cl₂)=?37 J K^?1 mol^?1 for the ring helicate. The transformation of the ring helicate into the double‐stranded helicate was a strongly endothermic process characterized by ΔH(CH₂Cl₂)=+127 kJ mol^?1 and ΔH(n‐pentane)=+644 kJ mol^?1 associated with a large positive entropy change ΔS=+1115 J K^?1?mol^?1. Consequently, the instability of the ring helicate in pure dichloromethane was attributed to the rather high dielectric constant and dipole moment of dichloromethane relative to n‐pentane. Suggestions for increasing the stability of the ring helicate are given.     

Structures and stabilities of [C3H3O]+ ions in the gas phase: A molecular orbital study

The relative energies of 11 [C₃H₃O]⁺ ions are calculated by different molecular orbital methods (MINDO/3, MNDO, ab initio with 3-21G and 4-31G* basis set and configuration interaction). The four most stable structures are: a ([CH₂?CH? CO]⁺), b c ([CH?C? CHOH]⁺) and d ([CH₂?C?COH]⁺); their relative energies at the CI/4-31G*//3-21G level are 0, 117, 171 and 218 kJ mol^?1, respectively. The isomerizations c→[CH?CH? CHO]⁺→[CH₂?C? CHO]⁺→ a and dissociations into [C₂H₃]⁺+CO and [HCO]⁺+C₂H₂ are explored. The calculated potential energy profile reveals that the energy-determining step is the 1,3-H migration c→[CH?CH? CHO]⁺. This explains the value of unity of the branching ratio and the spread of kinetic energy released for the two dissociation channels.     

Metallkomplexe mit biologisch wichtigen Liganden. CLVII [1] Halbsandwich‐Komplexe mit Isocyanoacetylaminosäureestern und Isocyanoacetyldi‐ und tripeptidestern („Isocyano‐Peptide”︁)

Metal Complexes of Biologically Important Ligands, CLVII [1] Halfsandwich Complexes of Isocyanoacetylamino acid esters and of Isocyanoacetyldi‐ and tripeptide esters (?Isocyanopeptides”?) N‐Isocyanoacetyl‐amino acid esters CNCH₂C(O) NHCH(R)CO₂CH₃ (R = CH₃, CH(CH₃)₂, CH₂CH(CH₃)₂, CH₂C₆H₅) and N‐isocyanoacetyl‐di‐ and tripeptide esters CNCH₂C(O)NHCH(R¹)C(O)NHCH(R²)CO₂C₂H₅ and CNCH₂C(O)NHCH(R¹)C(O)NHCH (R²)C(O)NHCH(R³)CO₂CH₃ (R¹ = R² = R³ = CH₂C₆H₅, R² = H, CH₂C₆H₅) are available by condensation of potassium isocyanoacetate with amino acid esters or peptide esters. These isocyanides form with chloro‐bridged complexes [(arene)M(Cl)(μ‐Cl)]₂ (arene = Cp*, p‐cymene, M = Ir, Rh, Ru) in the presence of Ag[BF₄] or Ag[CF₃SO₃] the cationic halfsandwich complexes [(arene)M(isocyanide)₃]⁺X^? (X = BF₄, CF₃SO₃).     

Are the anions MeO(CO) (n = 1 and 2) methoxide anion donors in the gas phase? A theoretical investigation

• 1. The anions CH₃O‐^–CO and CH₃OCO‐^–CO are both methoxide anion donors. The processes CH₃O‐^–CO → CH₃O^– + CO and CH₃OCO—CO → CH₃O^– + 2CO have ΔG values of +8 and ?68 kJ mol^?1, respectively, at the CCSD(T)/6‐311++G(2d, 2p)//B3LYP/6‐311++G(2d,2p) level of theory.
• 2. The reactions CH₃OCOCO → CH₃OCO + CO (ΔG = ?22 kJ mol^?1) and CH₃COCH(O^–)CO₂CH₃ → CH₃COCH(O^–)OCH₃ + CO (ΔG = +19 kJ mol^?1) proceed directly from the precursor anions via the transition states (CH₃OCO…CO₂)^– and (CH₃COCHO…CH₃OCO)^–, respectively.
• 3. Anion CH₃COCH(O^–)CO₂CH₃ undergoes methoxide anion transfer and loss of two molecules of CO in the reaction sequence CH₃COCH(O^–)CO₂CH₃ → CH₃CH(O^–)COCO₂CH₃ → [CH₃CHO (CH₃OCO‐^–CO)] → CH₃CH(O^–)OCH₃ + 2CO (ΔG = +9 kJ mol^?1). The hydride ion transfer in the first step is a key feature of the reaction sequence.

Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Sels de Pyrylium. XVIII. Etude par RMN du Carbone-13 de Sels d'Aminopyrylium et des Barrières de Rotation dans quelques Cations N,N-Diméthylaminopyrylium

The C-2—N bond of 2-N,N-dimethylaminopyrylium cations has a partial π character due to the conjugation of the nitrogen lone-pair with the ring. The values of ΔG^≠, ΔH^≠, ΔS^≠ parameters related to the corresponding hindered rotation have been determined by ¹³C NMR total bandshape analysis. This conjugation decreases the electrophilic character of carbon C-4 so that the displacement of the alkoxy group is no longer possible. Such a hindered rotation also exists in 4-N,N-dimethylaminopyrylium cations and the corresponding ΔG^≠ parameters have been evaluated. Comparison of these two cationic species shows that hindered rotation around the C—N bond is larger in position 4 than in position 2. Furthermore, the barrier to internal rotation around the C-2? N bond decreases with increasing electron donating power of the substituent at position 4. ΔG^≠ values decreases from 19.1 kcal mol^?1 (79.9 kJ mol^?1) to 12.6 kcal mol^?1 (52.7 kJ mol^?1) according to the following sequence for the R-4 substituents: -C₆H₅, -CH₃, -OCH₃, -N(CH₃)₂.     

Synthesis,structure, and kinetic studies on [RuCl2(NCCH3)2(cod)]

[RuCl₂(NCCH₃)₂(cod)], an alternative starting material to [RuCl₂(cod)] _n for the preparation of ruthenium(II) complexes, has been prepared from the polymer compound and isolated in yields up to 87% using a new work-up procedure. The compound has been obtained as a yellow solid without water of crystallization. The complexes [RuCl₂(NCR)₂(cod)] spontaneously transform into dimers [Ru₂Cl(μ-Cl)₃(cod)₂(NCR)] (R?=?Me, Ph). ¹H NMR kinetic experiments for these transformations evidenced first-order behavior. [RuCl₂(NCPh)₂(cod)] dimerizes slower by a factor of ten than [RuCl₂(NCCH₃)₂(cod)]. The following activation parameters, ΔH ^#?=?114?±?3?kJ?mol^?1 and ΔS ^#?=?66?±?9?J?K^?1?mol^?1 for R?=?CH₃CN (ΔG ^#?=?94?±?5?kJ?mol^?1, 298.15?K) and ΔH ^#?=?122?±?2?kJ?mol^?1 and ΔS ^#?=?75?±?6?J?K^?1?mol^?1 for R?=?Ph (ΔG ^#?=?100?±?4?kJ?mol^?1, 298.15?K), have been calculated from the first-order rate constants in the temperature range 294–323?K. The kinetic parameters are in agreement with a two-step mechanism with dissociation of acetonitrile as the rate-determining step. The molecular structures of [Ru₂Cl(μ-Cl)₃(cod)₂(NCR)] (R?=?Me, Ph) have been determined by X-ray diffraction.     

The tris(picolinate)vanadate(II) ion: Redox properties and electron transfer kinetics with cobalt(III) amines

Vanadium(II) ions form with the pyridine-2-carboxylate ligand a deep blue, tris-substituted complex absorbing at 660 nm (ε = 7.2 × 10³ M^?1) cm^?1) with a shoulder at 450 nm. Reversible spectroelectrochemistry and cyclic voltammetry were observed for this complex, with E_{$\text{1}\text{2}$} = ?0.448 V vs NHE, and ΔS_rc^θ = ?6 cal · mol^?1 · deg^?1. Electron transfer kinetics with [CO(en)₃]³⁺ led to k₁₂ = 3100 M^?1 s^?, ΔH^≠ = 12.4 kcal · mol^?1 and ΔS^≠ = ?0.9 cal · mol^?1 · deg^?1 (I = 0.10 M). For the related [Co(NH₃)₆]³⁺ complex, k₁₃ = 1.9 × 10⁴ M^?1 s^?1. The self-exchange rate constant and activation parameters were analysed in terms of relative Marcus theory.     

Heat of formation of Benzophenone Oxide

The heat of formation of benzophenone oxide, Ph₂CO₂, was measured using photoacoustic calorimetry. The enthalpy of the reaction Ph₂CN₂ + O₂ → Ph₂CO₂ + N₂ was found to be ?48.0 ±0.8 kcal mol^?1 and ΔH_f(Ph₂CN₂) was determined by measuring the reaction enthalpy for Ph₂CN₂ + EtOH → Ph₂CHOEt + N₂ (?53.6 ±1.0 kcal mol^?1). Taking ΔH_f(PhCHOEt) = ?10.6 kcal mol^?1 led to ΔH_f(Ph₂CN₂) = 99.2 ± 1.5 kcal mol^?1 and hence to ΔH_f(Ph₂CO₂) = 51.1 ± 2.0 kcal mol^?1. The results imply that the self-reaction of benzophenone oxide i.e., 2Ph₂CO₂ → 2Ph₂CO + O₂ is exothermic by ?76.0 ±4.0 kcal mol^?1.     

Heterolysis of H2 Across a Classical Lewis Pair, 2,6‐Lutidine⋅BCl3: Synthesis,Characterization, and Mechanism

We report that 2,6‐lutidine?trichloroborane (Lut?BCl₃) reacts with H₂ in toluene, bromobenzene, dichloromethane, and Lut solvents producing the neutral hydride, Lut?BHCl₂. The mechanism was modeled with density functional theory, and energies of stationary states were calculated at the G3(MP2)B3 level of theory. Lut?BCl₃ was calculated to react with H₂ and form the ion pair, [LutH⁺][HBCl₃^?], with a barrier of ΔH^≠=24.7 kcal mol^?1 (ΔG^≠=29.8 kcal mol^?1). Metathesis with a second molecule of Lut?BCl₃ produced Lut?BHCl₂ and [LutH⁺][BCl₄^?]. The overall reaction is exothermic by 6.0 kcal mol^?1 (Δ_rG°=?1.1). Alternate pathways were explored involving the borenium cation (LutBCl₂⁺) and the four‐membered boracycle [(CH₂{NC₅H₃Me})BCl₂]. Barriers for addition of H₂ across the Lut/LutBCl₂⁺ pair and the boracycle B?C bond are substantially higher (ΔG^≠=42.1 and 49.4 kcal mol^?1, respectively), such that these pathways are excluded. The barrier for addition of H₂ to the boracycle B?N bond is comparable (ΔH^≠=28.5 and ΔG^≠=32 kcal mol^?1). Conversion of the intermediate 2‐(BHCl₂CH₂)‐6‐Me(C₅H₃NH) to Lut?BHCl₂ may occur by intermolecular steps involving proton/hydride transfers to Lut/BCl₃. Intramolecular protodeboronation, which could form Lut?BHCl₂ directly, is prohibited by a high barrier (ΔH^≠=52, ΔG^≠=51 kcal mol^?1).     

Mechanistic Aspects of Ligand Substitution on the Hydroxopentaaquarhodium(III) Ion in Aqueous Solution by Sulfur‐Containing Bioactive Ligands

The kinetics of the interactions between three sulfur‐containing ligands, thioglycolic acid, 2‐thiouracil, glutathione, and the title complex, have been studied spectrophotometrically in aqueous medium as a function of the concentrations of the ligands, temperature, and pH at constant ionic strength. The reactions follow a two‐step process in which the first step is ligand‐dependent and the second step is ligand‐independent chelation. Rate constants (k₁ ～10^?3 s^?1 and k₂ ～10^?5 s^?1) and activation parameters (for thioglycolic acid: ΔH₁^≠ = 22.4 ± 3.0 kJ mol^?1, ΔS₁^≠ = ?220 ± 11 J K^?1 mol^?1, ΔH₂^≠ = 38.5 ± 1.3 kJ mol^?1, ΔS₂^≠ = ?204 ± 4 J K^?1 mol^?1; for 2‐thiouracil: ΔH₁^≠ = 42.2 ± 2.0 kJ mol^?1, ΔS₁^≠ = ?169 ± 6 J K^?1 mol^?1, ΔH₂^≠ = 66.1 ± 0.5 kJ mol^?1, ΔS₂^≠ = ?124 ± 2 J K^?1 mol^?1; for glutathione: ΔH₁^≠ = 47.2 ± 1.7 kJ mol^?1, ΔS₁^≠ = ?155 ± 5 J K^?1mol^?1, ΔH₂^≠ = 73.5 ± 1.1 kJ mol^?1, ΔS₂^≠ = ?105 ± 3 J K^?1 mol^?1) were calculated. Based on the kinetic and activation parameters, an associative interchange mechanism is proposed for the interaction processes. The products of the reactions have been characterized from IR and ESI mass spectroscopic analysis. A rate law involving the outer sphere association complex formation has been established as