Interplay of metal-allyl and metal-metal bonding in dimolybdenum allyl complexes

Ryan J. Trovitch, Kevin D. John, Richard L. Martin, Stephen J. Obrey, Brian L. Scott, Alfred P. Sattelberger, R. Thomas Baker

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

4 Scopus citations

Abstract

Addition of PMe3 to Mo2(allyl)4 afforded Mo2(allyl)4(PMe3)2, in which two of the allyl groups adopt an unprecedented μ21, η3 bonding mode; theoretical studies elucidate the roles of the σ- and π-donor ligands in the interplay of metal-allyl and metal-metal bonding.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)4206-4208
Number of pages3
JournalChemical Communications
Issue number28
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • General Chemistry
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Interplay of metal-allyl and metal-metal bonding in dimolybdenum allyl complexes'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this