The synthesis and characterization of the first series of tetra-NHC-Ag(I)-X cubane clusters are reported. The clusters were characterized with 1H and 13C NMR spectroscopy, ESI-TOF MS, and single crystal X-ray diffraction. Crossover experimental data were consistent with intramolecular exchange, which can be visualized by a molecular rotating type mechanism. Additionally, -NHC Zr(IV) pincer type complexes were synthesized and characterized with 1H and 13C NMR spectroscopy, CHN combustion analysis, and X-ray crystallography. A large rate effect was observed based on the halogen and metal center for the hydroamination/cyclization of unactivated aminoalkenes. Zirconium based pincers provided faster reaction rates than their hafnium counterparts (Zr>Hf). Precatalysts with iodide ligands provided faster reaction rates than their bromide and chloride counterparts (I>Br>Cl). The mechanism of hydroamination for Zr(IV) -NHC complexes was also investigated for bis(iodide) and bis(amido) ligand classes. A full kinetic analysis of substrate and precatalyst have been identified along with the formation of small amounts of an oxidized product. The proposed mechanism contains an imido-type intermediate whose formation depends greatly on which set of ligand class is used.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:MSSTATE/oai:scholarsjunction.msstate.edu:td-4287 |
| Date | 11 December 2015 |
| Creators | Clark, Wesley D |
| Publisher | Scholars Junction |
| Source Sets | Mississippi State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Source | Theses and Dissertations |
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