The thermal rearrangement of thiabenzenes to their isomeric thiopyrans

The rates of rearrangement in 1-phenyl-2,4,6-tris(p-methoxyphenyl)thiabenzene (4) and 1-(p-tri-fluoromethylphenyl)-2,4,6-triphenylthiabenzene (5) were determined and a crossover experiment was carried out with a mixture of these thiabenzenes. The possibility of 2,4-migrations in the thiopyran system under the reaction conditions was also studied by examining two samples of thiopyrans. The results indicate an intramolecular rearrangement which involves a 1,2- and 1,4-migration of 5-aryl groups in thiabenzenes.     

The influence of sulfur substituents on the molecular geometry and packing of thio derivatives of N‐methylphenobarbital

The room‐temperature crystal structures of four new thio derivatives of N‐methylphenobarbital [systematic name: 5‐ethyl‐1‐methyl‐5‐phenylpyrimidine‐2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)‐trione], C₁₃H₁₄N₂O₃, are compared with the structure of the parent compound. The sulfur substituents in N‐methyl‐2‐thiophenobarbital [5‐ethyl‐1‐methyl‐5‐phenyl‐2‐thioxo‐1,2‐dihydropyrimidine‐4,6(3H,5H)‐dione], C₁₃H₁₄N₂O₂S, N‐methyl‐4‐thiophenobarbital [5‐ethyl‐1‐methyl‐5‐phenyl‐4‐thioxo‐3,4‐dihydropyrimidine‐2,6(1H,5H)‐dione], C₁₃H₁₄N₂O₂S, and N‐methyl‐2,4,6‐trithiophenobarbital [5‐ethyl‐1‐methyl‐5‐phenylpyrimidine‐2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)‐trithione], C₁₃H₁₄N₂S₃, preserve the heterocyclic ring puckering observed for N‐methylphenobarbital (a half‐chair conformation), whereas in N‐methyl‐2,4‐dithiophenobarbital [5‐ethyl‐1‐methyl‐5‐phenyl‐2,4‐dithioxo‐1,2,3,4‐tetrahydropyrimidine‐6(5H)‐one], C₁₃H₁₄N₂OS₂, significant flattening of the ring was detected. The number and positions of the sulfur substituents influence the packing and hydrogen‐bonding patterns of the derivatives. In the cases of the 2‐thio, 4‐thio and 2,4,6‐trithio derivatives, there is a preference for the formation of a ring motif of the R₂²(8) type, which is also a characteristic of N‐methylphenobarbital, whereas a C(6) chain forms in the 2,4‐dithio derivative. The preferences for hydrogen‐bond formation, which follow the sequence of acceptor position 4 > 2 > 6, confirm the differences in the nucleophilic properties of the C atoms of the heterocyclic ring and are consistent with the course of N‐methylphenobarbital thionation reactions.     

Heterobimetallische phosphanido-verbrückte Zweikern-Komplexe - Synthese von cis-rac-[(η-C5H4R)2Zr{μ-PH(2,4,6−iPr3C6H2)}2M(CO)4] (RMe,MCr,Mo; RH,MMo)

Heterobimetallic Phosphanido-bridged Dinuclear Complexes - Syntheses of cis-rac-[(η-C₅H₄R)₂Zr{μ-PH(2,4,6-ⁱPr₃C₆H₂)}₂M(CO)₄] (R?Me, M?Cr, Mo; R?H, M?Mo) The zirconocene bisphosphanido complexes [(η-C₅H₄R)₂Zr{PH(2,4,6-ⁱPr₃C₆H₂)}₂] (R?Me, H) react with [(NBD)M(CO)₄] (NBD?norbornadiene, M?Cr, Mo) to give only one diastereomer of the phosphanido-bridged heterobimetallic dinuclear complexes cis-rac-[(η-C₅H₄R)₂Zr{μ-PH(2,4,6-ⁱPr₃C₆H₂)}₂M(CO)₄] [R?Me, M?Cr ( 1 ), Mo ( 2 ); R?H, M?Mo ( 3 )]. However, no reaction was observed between [(η-C₅H₅)₂Zr{PH(2,4,6-^tBu₃ C₆H₂)}₂] and [Pt(PPh₃)₄]. 1—3 were characterised spectroscopically. For 1—3 , the presence of the racemic isomer was shown by NMR spectroscopy. No reaction was observed at room temperature for 3 and CS₂, (NO)BF₄, Me₃NO or PH(2,4,6-Me₃C₆H₂)₂. With Et₂AlH or PhC?CH decomposition of 3 was observed.     

Chemistry of acyl(imidoyl)ketenes

2-Oxo-2H-1,4-benzoxazin-3-yl-(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)ketene, which is generated upon thermal decarbonylation of 3-(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)pyrrolo[2,1-c][1,4]benzoxazine-1,2,4-trione, undergoes dimerization through [4+2] cycloaddition to give 2-(2-oxo-2H-1,4-benzoxazin-3-yl)-4-(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)-3-(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyloxy)pyrido[2,1-c]-[1,4]benzoxazine-1,5-dione. The resulting compounds formed a crystal solvate withp-xylene, whose crystal and molecular structure was established by X-ray diffraction analysis.     

Darstellung und Kristallstruktur der Kupfer(I)-chalkogenolat-2,2′-Bipyridin-Komplexe [CuS(2,4,6-iPr3C6H2)]4(Bipy)2 und [CuSe(2,4,6-iPr3C6H2)]2(Bipy)2

Synthesis and Structure of Copper(I)Chalcogenolate-2,2′-Bipyridine Complexes [CuS(2,4,6-iPr₃C₆H₂)]₄(Bipy)₂ and [CuSe(2,4,6-iPr₃C₆H₂)]₂(Bipy)₂ The oligomeric homoleptical copper(I) chalcogenolate compounds [CuS(2,4,6-iPr₃C₆H₂)]_x=4,8 and [CuSe(2,4,6-iPr₃C₆H₂)]₆ react with 2,2′-bipyridine (Bipy) to yield the tetranuclear complex [CuS(2,4,6-iPr₃C₆H₂)]₄(Bipy)₂ ( 4 ) and the dinuclear complex [CuSe(2,4,6-iPr₃C₆H₂)]₂(Bipy)₂ ( 5 ). The structures of 4 and 5 were determined by X-ray analysis. In the eight-membered Cu₄S₄ core of 4 with chair conformation the copper atoms are linked by μ₂-bridging selenolate ligands. Only two copper atoms are coordinated by 2,2′bipyridine. The corresponding copper(I) selenolate complex ( 5 ) forms a folded four-membered Cu₂Se₂ ring with μ₂-bridging selenolate ligands. The Cu? Cu distance of 2.52 Å is relatively short. In contrast to the reaction performed with 2,2′-bipyridine, addition of phenantroline to 1 respectively 2 yields a dinuclear complex [CuS(2,4,6-iPr₃C₆H₂)]₂(Phen)₂ ( 10 ). NMR spectroskopic and cryoscopic measurement of 4 show that this complex dissociates into smaller fragments in solution which undergo rapid exchange reactions. However, corresponding investigations performed on 5 indicate that the solid state structure is maintained in solution. The electrochemical behaviour of 4, 5 and 10 was studied in CH₂Cl₂ and in any case no reversible redox processes could be observed.     

Amidrazones. VII. Formation of s-triazines by thermolysis of N1-benzyl-substituted amidrazone ylides

The preparation of ylides of the general structure is described. Thermolysis of 14a (R = CH₃, R' = H, Ar = C₆H₅) gave dimethylamine and 2,4-dimethyl-6-phenyl-s-triazine. Thermolysis of ylides 14b (R = C₆H₅; R' = CH₃, Ar = C₆H₅) and 14c (R = C₆H₅, R' = CH₃, Ar = p-tolyl) gave dimethylamine, ArCH = NCH₃ and 1-methyl-2-Ar-4,6-diphenyl-1,2-dihydro-s-triazines ( 19a,b ). Triazines 19a and 19b were also prepared by condensation of N-methylbenzamidine with benzaldehyde and p-tolualdehyde, respectively. Thermolysis of 14d (R = C₆H₅, R¹ = CH₂C₆H₅,Ar = C₆H₅) gave 1-benzyl-2,4,6-triphenyl-1,2-dihydro-s-triazine ( 19c ) and N-benzylidenebenzylamine. Mechanistic aspects of these reactions are discussed.     

Koordinativ ungesättigte Eisen-Chalkogenolat-Komplexe mit trigonalplanaren Ligandensphären – Synthese,Eigenschaften und Reaktionen mit Stickstoff- und Sauerstoff-Donormolekülen

Coordinatively Unsaturated Iron Chalcogenolate Complexes with Trigonal Planar Ligand Spheres – Synthesis, Properties, and Reactions with Nitrogen and Oxygen Donor Molecules The new bulky organo-selenium compound 2,4,6-triphenylbenzeneselenole ( 1 A ) was synthesized by a multistep-reaction from 1,3,5-triphenylbenzene. 1 A was converted by oxidation into the air-stable bis(2,4,6-triphenylphenyl)diselenide ( 1 B ), which was characterized by X-ray diffraction. The stepwise reaction of [Fe₂{N(SiMe₃)₂}₄] with 1 A leads to the complexes [Fe₂(SeC₆H₂-2,4,6-Ph₃)₂{N(SiMe₃)₂}₂] ( 2 ) and [Fe₂(SeC₆H₂-2,4,6-Ph₃)₄] ( 3 ), controlled by their molar ratios. The conversion of 2 to 3 is also described. In addition, the coordinatively unsaturated thiolate complexes [Fe₂{SC₆H₃-2,6-(SiMe₃)₂}₂{N(SiMe₃)₂}₂] ( 4 ) and [Fe₂{SC₆H₃-2,6-(SiMe₃)₂}₄] ( 5 ) were synthesized by stepwise reaction of [Fe₂{N(SiMe₃)₂}₄] with 2,6-bis(trimethylsilyl)benzenethiole. It is also possible to convert the heteroleptic compound 4 into the homoleptic thiolate complex 5 . During our investigations of the reactivity of 5 towards small electroneutral molecules, the compounds [Fe₂{SC₆H₃-2,6-(SiMe₃)₂}₄ · (MeCN)₂] ( 6 ) and [Fe{SC₆H₃-2,6-(SiMe₃)₂}₂(OPEt₃)] ( 7 ) were obtained. 6 is the product of the addition of two molecules of acetonitrile to 5 . The iron atoms of 6 are coordinated by three sulfur and one nitrogen atom in a distorted tetrahedral manner. When 5 is treated with triethylphosphine oxide instead of acetonitrile, the mononuclear complex 7 with the coordination number three is formed. The iron atom is surrounded by two sulfur and one oxygen donor functions.     

Melaminium bis(4‐hydroxybenzenesulfonate) dihydrate

The crystals of a new melaminium salt, 2,4,6‐tri­amino‐1,3,5‐triazine‐1,3‐diium bis(4‐hydroxy­benzene­sulfonate) dihydrate, C₃H₈N₆²⁺·2C₆H₅O₄S^?·2H₂O, are built up from doubly proton­ated melaminium(2+) residues, dissociated p‐phenol­sulfonate anions and water mol­ecules. The doubly protonated melaminium dication lies on a twofold axis. The hydroxyl group of the p‐hydroxybenzenesulfonate residue is roughly coplanar with the phenyl ring [dihedral angle 13 (2)°]. A combination of ionic and donor–acceptor hydrogen‐bond interactions link the melaminium and p‐hydroxybenzenesulfonate residues and the water mol­ecules to form a three‐dimensional network.     

Thiacalix[4]arenes: Extraction of palladium and the electronic structure

The extractability of palladium nitro complexes with the charge state of sulfur and oxygen atoms in thiacalix[4]arenas in the cone and 1,3-alternate conformations are compared. The results of X-ray photoelectron and X-ray emission studies indicate the presence of considerable electron density on the bridging sulfur atoms, which is due to the contribution of the sulfur 3p AO to the upper occupied MOs of molecules. A series of changes in the electron density on sulfur atoms in the order calixarene thioethers > thiacalixarenes > dialkylsulfides ((C₁₀H₂₁)₂S) > (C₆H₅)₂S not completely coincide with changes in their extrability, which can be caused by different nature and stoichiometry of the formed palladium complexes.     

Product distributions in the addition of the hydride ion to cyclopentadienyliron complexes of substituted benzenes

Fifteen [C₆H₅(X)FeCp]⁺ cations with substituents X having different electron-donating or electron-withdrawing effects were treated with NaBH₄ in glyme or THF. The relative distributions of products from o-, m-, p- and ipso-additions of the hydride ion to the arene ring were determined by high resolution ¹H NMR. For the η⁶-N,N-dimethylaniline-η⁵-cyclopentadienyliron cation with the most electron-donating of the substituents studied, only m- and p-hydride addition products were obtained, while in the reaction with the η⁶-nitrobenzene-η⁵-cyclopentadienyliron cation, which contained the most electron-withdrawing of the substituents investigated, only the o-addition product was formed. For the other 13 cations, with X  C₆H₅O, CH₃O, p-CH₃C₆H₄S, C₆H₅CH₂, (CH₃)₃C, CH₃, CH₃CH₂, C₆H₅, Cl, COOCH₃, C₆H₅CO, CN and p-CH₃C₆H₄SO₂, o-, m- and p-hydride addition products were obtained in all cases, with a few instances also giving very minor amounts of ipso-adducts. The relative product distributions observed were interpreted by suggesting that while electronic effects played a major role, steric factors and free valency effects favoring o-addition as suggested by MO calculations [5] could also exert their influence in giving rise to the overall results.     

1H-NMR Spectroscopy of Gold Drugs. High-Resolution Studies of β-D-Thioglucosetetraacetate Phosphine Complexes of Au(I)

¹H-NMR data (11.74 Tesla) for the gold(I) complexes [R₃P-Au-(2,3,4, 6-tetra-O-acetyl-1-thio-β-D -glucopyranosido-S)] (R = Et, Cyclohexyl, C₆H₅, p-CH₃OC₆H₄) with sulfur coordination to gold, are reported. The resonances associated with the sugar protons have been assigned although these have similar chemical environments. The coordination chemical shifts, Δδ, for the Au? S? C? H proton are ≈? 0.6 ppm, and support S-coordination to gold.     

KINETICS OF THE REACTION OF SULFIMIDES WITH POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE IN METHANOL

Abstract

The reaction of sulfimides with hydroxide ion in methanol gave the corresponding sulfoxide (the solvolysis product) and/or the corresponding α-methoxysulfide (the Pummerer type product). The pseudo first order rates for the solvolysis reaction and the Pummerer type reaction were determined using a large excess of potassium hydroxide. The rates of the solvolyses are correlated with [sgrave] values and the values of ρ _X = +1.2 and ρ _Y = +0.8 were obtained for aryl methyl N-aryl-sulfonylsulfimides (p-XC₆H₄S(NSO₂C₆H₄Y-p)CH₃), and both the activation enthalpy and entropy calculated are δH≠ = 18.8 kcal mol^?1 and δS≠ = –23.9 e.u. (PhS(NSO₂C₆H₄CH₃-p)CH₃), respectively. Hammett correlation with [sgrave] values for the Pummerer type reaction gave ρz = +2.0 for N-aryl-sulfonyltetramethylenesulfimides ((CH₂)₄SNSO₂C₆H₄Z-p), and the activation enthalpy and entropy are δH≠ = 27.9 kcal mol^?1 and δS≠ = +13.3 eu ((CH₂)₄SNSO₂C₆H₄CH₃-p), respectively. All these observations suggest that the solvolysis reaction proceeds via the initial nucleophilic attack of hydroxide ion on the sulfur atom of the sulfimide namely via an S _N 2 process at the sulfur atom whereas the Pummerer type reaction proceeds by way of the E 1cb mechanism.     

Ab initio calculations on sulfur-containing compounds. I. Uniform quality basis sets for sulfur: Total energies and geometries of H2S

Uniform quality basis sets (UQ-NG ; N=3, 4, 5), with s = p and s ≠ p, and a 6-31 G^* basis set have been optimized for the sulfur atom. These uniform quality basis sets in their uncontracted and contracted forms were used, together with other basis sets reported in the literature (a total of 40 basis sets), to study their accuracy in predicting the bond length and bond angle of H₂S.     

Syntheses of homochiral 1,2-ferrocene-functionalized Lewis acids and acid/base pairs

We report a facile approach for the synthesis of homochiral 1,2-disubstituted ferrocene-functionalized Lewis acids and acid/base pairs. The synthesis is based on chiral induction facilitated by the ortho sulfinyl subsitutent in S-Fc{S(O)p-tol}, S-1, to obtain the key intermediate S,S_p-1,2-fc{S(O)p-tol}(BMes₂), S,S_p-2a (p-tol = C₆H₄Me-4, Mes = C₆H₂Me₃-2,4,6). Subsequent substitution of the -S(O)p-tol substituent in S,S_p-2a gives access to a range of enantiomerically pure S_p-1,2-ferrocene-functionalized Lewis acids and acid/base pairs including the first homochiral 1-phosphino-2-borylferrocene. Enantiomeric excesses (e.e.s) of >95% have typically been achieved using this methodology.     

Exploring the Reactivity of B-Connected Carboranylphosphines in Frustrated Lewis Pair Chemistry: A New Frame for a Classic System

The primary phosphines MesPH₂ and tBuPH₂ react with 9-iodo-m-carborane yielding B9-connected secondary carboranylphosphines 1,7-H₂C₂B₁₀H₉-9-PHR (R=2,4,6-Me₃C₆H₂ (Mes; 1 a ), tBu ( 1 b )). Addition of tris(pentafluorophenyl)borane (BCF) to 1 a , b resulted in the zwitterionic compounds 1,7-H₂C₂B₁₀H₉-9-PHR(p-C₆F₄)BF(C₆F₅)₂ ( 2 a , b ) through nucleophilic para substitution of a C₆F₅ ring followed by fluoride transfer to boron. Further reaction with Me₂SiHCl prompted a H−F exchange yielding the zwitterionic compounds 1,7-H₂C₂B₁₀H₉-9-PHR(p-C₆F₄)BH(C₆F₅)₂ ( 3 a , b ). The reaction of 2 a , b with one equivalent of R'MgBr (R’=Me, Ph) gave the extremely water-sensitive frustrated Lewis pairs 1,7-H₂C₂B₁₀H₉-9-PR(p-C₆F₄)B(C₆F₅)₂ ( 4 a , b ). Hydrolysis of the B−C₆F₄ bond in 4 a , b gave the first tertiary B-carboranyl phosphines with three distinct substituents, 1,7-H₂C₂B₁₀H₉-9-PR(p-C₆F₄H) ( 5 a , b ). Deprotonation of the zwitterionic compounds 2 a , b and 3 a , b formed anionic phosphines [1,7-H₂C₂B₁₀H₉-9-PR(p-C₆F₄)BX(C₆F₅)₂]⁻[DMSOH]⁺ (R=Mes, X=F ( 6 a ), R=tBu, X=F ( 6 b ); R=Mes, X=H ( 7 a ), R=tBu, X=H ( 7 b )). Reaction of 2 a , b with an excess of Grignard reagents resulted in the addition of R’ at the boron atom yielding the anions [1,7-H₂C₂B₁₀H₉-9-PR(p-C₆F₄)BR’(C₆F₅)₂]⁻ (R=Mes, R’=Me ( 8 a ), R=tBu, R’=Me ( 8 b ); R=Mes, R’=Ph ( 9 a ), R=tBu, R’=Ph ( 9 b )) with [MgBr(Et₂O)_n]⁺ as counterion. The ability of the zwitterionic compounds 3 a , b to hydrogenate imines as well as the Brønsted acidity of 3 a were investigated.     

Study on cobalt-carbon and iron-sulfur mixed cluster complexes—Synthesis and conformational analysis of mixed cluster complexes [μ-p-CH3C6H4C2Co2(CO)6S](μ-RS)Fe2(CO)6

Through complexation reaction of arynyl Fe-S complexes A (μ-p-CH₃C₆H₄C≡CS) (μ-RS) Fe₂ (CO)₆ with Co₂ (CO)₈, eight mixed cluster complexes B [μ-p-CH₃C₆H₄C₂Co₂ (CO)₆S](μ-RS) Fe₂ (CO)₆ have been synthesized. Reactivity of the complexation reaction is approximately equivalent to that of the reaction of diarylacetylene with Co₂ (CO)₈. Conformational analysis has shown that R groups in complexes A are linked to sulfur atoms by a- and e-bond, whereas that in B only by an e-type of bond.     

Kinetic evidence for the unusual path in the hydrolysis of amides. pH-rate profile for N-trifluoroacetylindole

The first complete pH-rate profile (H_O-4 ÷ pH 12) for an amide is reported. Hydration of carbonyl moiety is suggested to be the first step of the reaction between H_O-4 ÷ pH 6.     

Untersuchungen zu Synthese und Reaktionen von Fluorphenylquecksilber-Derivaten mit den Liganden 2-FC6H4, 2,6-F2C6H3 und 2,4,6-F3C6H2

Investigations on Syntheses and Reactions of Fluorophenylmercury Compounds with the Ligands 2-FC₆H₄, 2,6-F₂C₆H₃, and 2,4,6-F₃C₆H₂ 2,6-F₂C₆H₃HgCl and 2,4,6-F₃C₆H₂HgCl are synthesized via the reactions of the corresponding phenylmagnesium compounds and HgCl₂. 2-FC₆H₄HgCl is selectively obtained only in a reaction involving intermediately formed Cd(2-FC₆H₄)₂. The diphenylmercury derivative Hg(2,4,6-F₃C₆H₂)₂ is obtained while stirring a dichloromethane solution of 2,4,6-F₃C₆H₂HgCl for several days. The direct mercuration of 1,3,5-trifluorobenzene with Hg(OCOCF₃)₂ yields, depending on the stoichiometry, 2,4,6-trifluorophenylmercury trifluoroacetate and 1,3-bis(trifluoroacetatomercuri)-2,4,6-trifluorobenzene which is converted into the corresponding chloromercuri derivative by treatment with hydrochloric acid in CH₃CN. As a product of the reaction of 1,3,5-trifluorobenzene and HgO in CH₃COOH only 2,4,6-trifluorophenylmercury acetate is isolated although spectroscopic evidence has been found for double and triple mercurated derivatives. All compounds are characterized by elemental analyses, nmr and mass spectra. The reaction of Hg(2,4,6-F₃C₆H₂)Cl and Cd(CF₃)₂ · 2 CH₃CN gives Hg(2,4,6-F₃C₆H₂)CF₃ which slowly dismutates in CH₂Cl₂ solution into Hg(2,4,6-F₃C₆H₂)₂ and Hg(CF₃)₂. The ligand exchange of Hg(2,4,6-F₃C₆H₂)₂ and TeCl₄ selectively gives Te(2,4,6-F₃C₆H₂)₂Cl₂ and Hg(2,4,6-F₃C₆H₂)Cl. Transmetalations of Hg(2,4,6-F₃C₆H₂)₂ and gallium or tin give NMR spectroscopic evidence for the new derivates Ga(2,4,6-F₃C₆H₂)₃ and Sn(2,4,6-F₃C₆H₂)₄.     

Electronic Properties of p‐Xylylene and p‐Phenylene Chains Subjected to Finite Bias Voltages: A New Highly Conducting Oligophenyl Structure

Recently, experimental and theoretical determination of electric currents induced by finite bias voltages in p‐xylylene chains attached to gold contacts revealed higher conductance of these systems in comparison with p‐phenylene homologous chains. To gain more insight into the conducting properties of these oligophenyl structures, ab initio studies were carried out on the electronic properties of two different p‐xylylene‐like chains (pX1 and pX2) and the p‐phenylene (pP) chain attached to gold contacts, with molecular formulas AuCH₂(C₆H₄)_nCH₂Au (n=1–5), Au₂C(C₆H₄)_nCAu₂ (n=1–5), and Au(C₆H₄)_nAu (n=1–5), respectively. The molecules were subjected to finite bias voltages ranging from 0 to 5 V. Analysis of the intramolecular electron transfer and electron delocalization revealed a completely opposite response to electric perturbation of pX2 in comparison with pX1 and pP. Thus, in pX2 the applied voltage causes an increase in the electron delocalization within the rings together with a large electron transfer and energetic stabilization. On the contrary, the same voltages partially destroy the electron delocalization in pX1 and pP, produce a large local electron polarization in the benzene rings, and a smaller energetic stabilization. These differences can be rationalized in terms of the role played by polarized valence bond structures in the total wave function. Theoretical estimation of the I/V profiles indicates that pX2 chains are much better electronic conductors than pX1 and pP.     

Organomercury Compounds. 32. Syntheses of Fluorophenylmercurials by Decarboxylation

The organomercury compounds HgR₂ (R = 2-Cl,6-FC₆H₃, 2,6-F₂C₆H₃, 2,3,6-F₃C₆H₂, m-HC₆F₄, p-HC₆F₄, or C₆F₅) and RHg(O₂CR) (R = 2-Cl,6-C₆H₃, 2,6-F₂C₆H₃ or 2,3,6-F₃C₆H₂) have been obtained in moderate – good and low yields respectively from decarboxylation reactions of the corresponding mercury(II) fluorobenzoates in boiling pyridine. By contrast, mercury(II) 2,3,4-5-tetrafluorobenzoate gave a low yield of CO₂, a trace of Hg(o-HC₆F₄)₂ and a very low yield of o-HC₆F₄Hg(O₂CC₆F₄H-o). The ¹⁹⁹Hg NMR spectra of the diorganomercurials (R = 2-Cl,6-FC₆H₃, 2,6-F₂C₆H₃, 2,3,6-F₃C₆H₂, 2,4,6-F₃C₆H₂, 2,6-Cl₂C₆H₃, o-HC₆F₄, m-HC₆F₄, p-HC₆F₄ or C₆F₅) are discussed.