Abstract
Using the multidentate ligand bis(N-methylimidazol-2-yl)-3- methylthiopropanol (L), the mononuclear iron(II) hydroxo and iron(III) dihydroxo complexes [FeII(L)2(OH)](BF4) (1) and [Fe III(L)2(OH)2](BF4) (2) have been synthesized and characterized by X-ray diffraction and spectroscopic methods. The X-ray data suggest that the remarkable stability of the Fe-OH bond(s) in both compounds results from intermolecular hydrogen-bonding interactions between the hydroxo ligand(s) and the tertiary hydroxyl of the L ligands, which prevent further intermolecular reactions.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2403-2405 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Inorganic Chemistry |
Volume | 45 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 20 Mar 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |