| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1327230 | Journal of Organometallic Chemistry | 2005 | 8 Pages |
The soluble reagent indium(I) trifluoromethanesulfonate, InOTf, does not appear to react or interact with ferrocene (Cp2Fe, Cp = C5H5) whereas cobaltocene reacts with InOTf to produce [Cp2Co]+[OTf]− and indium metal. Unexpectedly, the reaction of InOTf with manganocene results in the formation of the unprecedented salt [In(μ2,η5-Cp)In]+[Cp3In(μ2,η1-Cp)InCp3]−: a form of “Cp2In” that is characterized by X-ray crystallography. Similarly, the reaction of InOTf with [Cp2Fe]+[PF6]− produces Cp2Fe and “In4OTf6” in addition to other products. The unusual structural features and the formation of the new indium-containing products are rationalized.
Graphical abstractIndium(I) trifluoromethanesulfonate, InOTf, does not react with ferrocene (Cp2Fe, Cp = C5H5) while cobaltocene reacts with InOTf to produce [Cp2Co]+ [OTf]− and indium metal. The reaction of InOTf with manganocene results in the formation of the salt [In(μ2,η5-Cp)In]+ [Cp3In(μ2,η1-Cp)InCp3]−: a crystalline form of “Cp2In”. Similarly, the reaction of InOTf with [Cp2Fe]+[PF6]− produces Cp2Fe and “In4OTf6” in addition to other products.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slide
