Tools and techniques for solution-phase structural understanding of SmI2–additive complexes

Sandeepan Maity

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Abstract

SmI2 is a versatile reducing agent for organic synthesis. Additive-induced tailoring of reaction mechanisms and products is one of the most promising aspects of this multifaceted reagent. In most instances, additives form a coordination complex with SmI2. Insight on the solution-phase structure of SmI2 in the presence of additives is significant to decipher possible reaction mechanisms and predict reactivity of SmI2 in the presence of an entirely new additive. A series of experimental and computational tools are used to unravel the solution-phase structure of SmI2–additive complex. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of how different analytic tools are employed, and data are analyzed to arrive at a possible solution-phase structure of SmI2–additive complex. Understanding of SmI2–additive solution-phase structure in predicting SmI2 reactivity and plausible reaction mechanism is also discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere4318
JournalJournal of Physical Organic Chemistry
Volume35
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2022
Externally publishedYes

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Keywords

  • coordination complex
  • electron transfer
  • equilibrium constant
  • samarium
  • spectroscopy

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