Abstract
Microwave reaction of RuCl3 with 2,2'-bipyridinyl-4,4'-dicarboxylic acid diethyl ester (debpy) in ethylene glycol generated Ru(bpy)3(2+) instead of the expected Ru(debpy)3(2+). Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis of the headspace revealed CO2, and Ru(bpy)3(2+) was recovered from the filtrate. Further experiments suggest that RuCl3 decarboxylates debpy during microwave synthesis.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Decarboxylation
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Esters / chemistry*
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Esters / radiation effects*
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Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
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Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy / methods
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Microwaves*
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Organometallic Compounds / chemical synthesis*
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Organometallic Compounds / chemistry
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Organometallic Compounds / radiation effects*
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Pyridines / chemistry*
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Pyridines / radiation effects*
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Ruthenium / chemistry*
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Ruthenium / radiation effects*
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Sensitivity and Specificity
Substances
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2,2'-bipyridinyl-4,4'-dicarboxylic acid diethyl ester
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Esters
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Organometallic Compounds
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Pyridines
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Ruthenium