A divergent strategy for covalently-tethered (tpy)2Ru(II) systems based on Rh2(N,N'-diphenylbenzamidinates)4

Dalton Trans. 2009 May 21:(19):3671-3. doi: 10.1039/b904011k. Epub 2009 Mar 27.

Abstract

A tetra Ru(II) bis(terpyridine) complex has been synthesized from Rh2(N,N'-diphenyl-4-bromobenzamidinate)4 in excellent yield using a modified Buchwald-Hartwig C-N bond forming protocol followed by efficient amide bond formation.