Synthesis of a carborane-substituted bis(phosphanido) cobaltate(<scp>i</scp>), ligand substitution, and unusual P<sub>4</sub>fragmentation
Peter Coburger, Julia Leitl, Daniel J. Scott, Gabriele Hierlmeier, Ilya G. Shenderovich, Evamarie Hey‐Hawkins, Robert Wolf
Abstract
Cobalt and nickel complexes of a new carborane-substituted bis(phosphanido) ligand have been prepared. Reaction of the cobalt complex with white phosphorus (P 4 ) results in a remarkable fragmentation of P 4 into P 3 and P 1 units.
Topics & Concepts
CarboraneFragmentation (computing)CobaltLigand (biochemistry)ChemistryWhite PhosphorusStereochemistryMedicinal chemistryPhosphorusReceptorOrganic chemistryBiochemistryBiologyEcologyOrganometallic Complex Synthesis and CatalysisSynthesis and characterization of novel inorganic/organometallic compoundsOrganoboron and organosilicon chemistry