Synthesis and structure of anhydrous complexes of magnesium(II) with β-ketoesters of higher alcohols

Methods for the synthesis of anhydrous complexes of magnesium(II) with β-ketoesters of higher alcohols have been developed. A number of novel magnesium complexes of the general formula MgL2 (where HL is hexyl-, dodecyl-, tert-butyl-, cyclohexyl-, bornyl- and 1-adamantyl acetoacetate), which are readily soluble in organic media, have been synthesized. It has been found by X-ray crystallography that bis(1-adamantyl acetoacetato)magnesium(II) has a trimeric structure. The structure of the complexes in solutions is discussed.

Methods for the synthesis of anhydrous complexes of magnesium(II) with β-ketoesters of higher alcohols have been developed. A number of novel magnesium complexes of the general formula MgL2 have been synthesized. It has been found by X-ray crystallography that bis(1-adamantyl acetoacetato)magnesium(II) has a trimeric structure. The structure of the complexes in solutions is discussed.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slide