Slow hydrolysis of an organozirconium complex: The first polyoxometallic heptanuclear zirconium oxide

• First heptanuclear zirconium complex was synthesized.
• The complex was characterized by XRD, NMR and ESI techniques.
• Computational study provided information on the stable MO of this complex.

Herein we report controlled hydrolysis of an organozirconium trimetallic complex, [Cp*2(Me)Zr(μ-O)Zr(NMe2)2(μ-O)Zr(Me)Cp*2] (Cp* = η5-C5Me5) by slow hydrolysis pathway inside the glovebox resulting in unexpected formation of the first heptanuclear zirconium complex. The basic core of this zirconium complex is reminiscent of a butterfly like structure.

Herein, we report the controlloed hydrolysis of a trinuclear organozirconium complex inside a glovebox leading to the first heptanuclear zirconium complex. The basic core of the zirconium complex as determined by X-ray study is reminiscent of a butterfly like structure.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slide