Chemistry - A European Journal,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
30(11)
Published: Dec. 20, 2023
Abstract
When
bismuth
atoms
are
incorporated
into
cyclic
organic
systems,
this
commonly
goes
along
with
strained
or
distorted
molecular
geometries,
which
can
be
exploited
to
modulate
the
physical
and
chemical
properties
of
these
compounds.
In
six‐membered
heterocycles,
often
accompanied
by
oxygen,
sulfur
nitrogen
as
a
second
hetero‐element.
work,
we
present
first
examples
rings,
in
two
CH
units
replaced
BiX
moieties
(X=Cl,
Br,
I),
resulting
dihydro‐anthracene
analogs.
Their
behavior
chemically
reversible
reduction
reactions
is
explored,
aiming
at
generation
dibisma‐anthracene
(bismanthrene).
Heterometallic
compounds
(Bi/Fe,
Bi/Mn)
introduced
potential
bismanthrene
surrogates,
supported
bismanthrene‐transfer
selenium.
Analytical
techniques
used
investigate
reported
include
NMR
spectroscopy,
high‐resolution
mass
spectrometry,
single‐crystal
X‐ray
diffraction
analyses,
DFT
calculations.
Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
135(24)
Published: Feb. 27, 2023
Abstract
Key
challenges
in
modern
synthetic
chemistry
include
the
design
of
reliable,
selective,
and
more
sustainable
methods,
as
well
development
promising
candidates
for
new
materials.
Molecular
bismuth
compounds
offer
valuable
opportunities
they
show
an
intriguing
spectrum
properties
that
is
yet
to
be
fully
exploited:
a
soft
character,
rich
coordination
chemistry,
availability
broad
variety
oxidation
states
(at
least
+V
−I)
formal
charges
+3
−3)
at
Bi
atoms,
reversible
switching
between
multiple
states.
All
this
paired
with
status
non‐precious
(semi−)metal
good
tendency
towards
low
toxicity.
Recent
findings
some
these
only
come
into
reach,
or
can
substantially
optimized,
when
charged
are
specifically
addressed.
In
review,
essential
contributions
synthesis,
analyses,
utilization
ionic
highlighted.
ChemPlusChem,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
88(7)
Published: Jan. 25, 2023
The
reactivity
of
a
literature-known,
ring-strained
bismuth
amide
cation
towards
range
unsymmetric
heterocumulene
substrates
has
been
investigated.
Reactions
with
ketenes
R2
C=C=O
(R=Me,
Ph),
isocyanates
R'N=C=O,
and
isothiocyanates
R'N=C=S
(R'=Ph,
4-CF3
-C6
H4
)
proceed
via
facile
insertion
the
in
Bi-N
bond
cationic
amide.
Unexpectedly
pronounced
differences
regioselectivity
these
reactions
have
observed,
yielding
rich
variety
heterocycle
motifs
(BiC2
NC2
,
BiC2
NCO,
NCS,
NCN),
some
which
are
unprecedented.
Parameters
that
control
identified
discussed
based
on
experimental
theoretical
investigations.
Analytical
techniques
applied
this
work
include
heteronuclear
two-dimensional
NMR
spectroscopy,
IR
elemental
analysis,
single-crystal
X-ray
diffraction
analyses,
DFT
calculations.
Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(44), P. 18228 - 18238
Published: Oct. 23, 2023
The
first
series
of
9-bisma-10-pnictatriptycenes
Bi(C6H4)3Pn
(2-Pn,
Pn
=
P-Bi;
see
graphic)
has
been
synthesized
in
a
two-step
procedure
via
suitable
tris(2-bromophenyl)pnictanes
1-Pn
and
characterized
solution
as
well
the
solid
state.
DFT
calculations
suggest
preferential
interactions
between
2-Pn
soft
Lewis
acids
lighter
pnictogen
donor
atom.
Experimental
studies
demonstrate
that
even
weakest
base
2-Pn,
namely
dibismatriptycene
2-Bi,
interacts
with
acidic
[BiMe2(SbF6)]
solution.
Analytical
techniques
include
(VT-)NMR
spectroscopy,
DOSY
NMR
high-resolution
mass
spectrometry,
single-crystal
X-ray
diffraction
analyses,
calculations.
Organometallics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
42(10), P. 885 - 895
Published: May 8, 2023
The
reactivity
of
a
literature-known,
ring-strained
cationic
bismuth
amide
toward
the
unsaturated
substrates
RN═C═NR,
CS2,
and
acrylonitrile
is
reported
(R
=
iPr,
Cy,
pTol).
Subtle
changes
in
polarity
reaction
medium
(THF
vs
pyridine)
can
be
exploited
to
selectively
address
two
different
pathways.
Either
dinuclear
nature
starting
material
preserved,
only
one
substrate
molecule
per
atoms
incorporated
into
product,
an
aryl
migration
possible
or
well-defined
mononuclear
compounds
with
Bi/substrate
ration
1:1
are
observed.
These
findings
correlate
unexpected
increase
species,
when
solvent
increased
from
THF
pyridine,
likely
connected
nuclearity
material.
Dalton Transactions,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
51(28), P. 10809 - 10817
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
The
installation
of
electron-withdrawing
functional
groups
at
the
carbocyclic
backbone
aminotroponiminate
(ATI)
ligands
is
a
versatile
method
for
influencing
electronic
properties
resulting
ATI
complexes.
We
report
here
Li,
Na,
and
K
salts
an
ligand
with
phenylsulfinyl
substituent
in
backbone.
It
demonstrated
that
sulfinyl
group
actively
contributes
to
coordination
chemistry
these
complexes,
effectively
competing
neutral
donor
such
as
thf
or
pyridine
solid
state
(XRD),
solution
(DOSY
NMR
spectroscopy),
gas
phase
(DFT).
impact
on
redox
complexes
have
been
investigated
access
sodium
sodiate
species
through
ligand-induced
disproportionation
has
studied.
Transfer
heavy
p-block
element
bismuth
demonstrated.
Analytical
techniques
applied
this
work
include
multinuclear
DOSY
spectroscopy,
cyclic
voltammetry,
DFT
calculations,
single-crystal
X-ray
diffraction
analysis.
Dalton Transactions,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
52(5), P. 1159 - 1176
Published: Dec. 16, 2022
Main-group
organometallic
compounds
containing
four-membered
C^N
chelating
rings
are
being
studied
because
of
the
interest
in
harnessing
enhanced
reactivity
such
which
arises
as
a
result
release
steric
strain.
In
this
article,
we
have
reviewed
literature
on
these
systems.
This
review
is
organised
terms
types
ligand
systems
that
allow
assembly
compounds,
viz.,
aliphatic
amine
motifs,
pyridine
motifs
and
aniline
motifs.
addition
to
discussion
synthesis
structure,
also
examine
applications
main-group
element
involved.
particular,
involving
H2
activation,
carbonyl
olefin
reduction,
C-H
hydroalumination,
cyanamide
oligomerisation,
borylation
olefins
heteroarenes,
isocyanate
activation
C-C
bond
discussed.
Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(26), P. 12089 - 12099
Published: June 20, 2024
The
stabilization
of
simple,
highly
reactive
cationic
species
in
molecular
complexes
represents
an
important
strategy
to
isolate
and
characterize
compounds
with
uncommon
or
even
unprecedented
structural
motifs
properties.
Here
we
report
the
synthesis,
isolation,
full
characterization
chlorido-bismuth
dications,
stabilized
only
by
monodentate
dimethylsulfoxide
(dmso)
ligands:
[BiCl(dmso)
Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
136(41)
Published: July 15, 2024
Abstract
Although
the
adduct
of
aluminum
trichloride
with
thionyl
chloride
has
been
reported,
no
a
main
group
element
Lewis
acid
or
organometallic
compound
structurally
characterized.
In
this
communication
we
present
synthesis
and
reactivity
ascertained
tris(pentafluoroethyl)gallane
as
representative
acid.
Gallium
indium
compounds
electron
withdrawing
groups,
e.g.
pentafluoroethyl
ligand,
display
versatile
properties.
While
gallates
indates,
[MR
4
]
−
,
behave
weakly
coordinating
anions,
neutral
gallanes
indanes,
MR
3
are
strong
acids.
Salts
tetrakis(pentafluoroethyl)gallate
‐indate,
[M(C
2
F
5
)
(M=Ga,
In),
have
recently
studied
in
detail.
contrast
to
this,
work
on
syntheses
free
superacids
M(C
In)
is
scarce
underdeveloped.
The
hydrates
(OH
proved
be
suitable
starting
materials,
particularly
due
their
thermal
stability.
Herein
report
characterization
reactive
adducts,
D],
weak
donor
molecules
(D)
SOCl
Me
SiF.
effective
acidities
Ga(C
In(C
were
experimentally
determined
by
(modified)
Gutmann‐Beckett
method
catalytic
potential
showcased.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(41)
Published: July 15, 2024
Although
the
adduct
of
aluminum
trichloride
with
thionyl
chloride
has
been
reported,
no
a
main
group
element
Lewis
acid
or
organometallic
compound
structurally
characterized.
In
this
communication
we
present
synthesis
and
reactivity
ascertained
tris(pentafluoroethyl)gallane
as
representative
acid.
Gallium
indium
compounds
electron
withdrawing
groups,
e.g.
pentafluoroethyl
ligand,
display
versatile
properties.
While
gallates
indates,
[MR
Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 24, 2024
Abstract
We
report
the
stoichiometric
and
catalytic
reactivity
of
organobismuth(I)
complexes
with
organic
azides.
Treatment
N,C,N
‐pincer
bismuthinidenes
azides
(acyl,
sulfonyl,
bulky
aryl)
results
in
monomeric
iminobismuthanes
which
can
be
structurally
characterized
—including
formal
Bi=N
double
bond—
by
multinuclear
NMR
spectroscopy
single‐crystal
X‐ray
diffraction.
Building
upon
iminobismuthanes,
reduction
a
broad
range
is
developed.
DFT
calculations
reaction
pathway
support
redox
nature
overall
process.