Synthesis and structure of dinitrosyl iron complexes with secondary thiolate bridging ligands [Fe2(μ-SCHR2)2(NO)4], R = Me, Ph

New dinitrosyl iron complexes of binuclear structure [Fe2(μ-SCHMe2)2(NO)4] and [Fe2(μ-SCHPh2)2(NO)4] were first synthesized employing new method from Fe(CO)5, corresponding thiol, and EtONO. Complexes structures were determined by XRD technique. DFT calculations were performed to probe the cis-conformer structures in gas and solution phases. NO donor ability of the complex with isopropyl thiolate ligand was studied.

Graphical abstractComplexes [Fe2(μ-SCHMe2)2(NO)4], [Fe2(μ-SCHPh2)2(NO)4] were first synthesized employing new method from Fe(CO)5, EtONO, and corresponding thiol; their structures were determined. NO donor ability of the [Fe2(μ-SCHMe2)2(NO)4] complex was studied. DFT calculations were performed to probe the cis-conformer structures in gas and solution phases.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slide