Cyclopentadienylruthenium π complexes of subphthalocyanines: a "drop-pin" approach to modifying the electronic features of aromatic macrocycles

Angew Chem Int Ed Engl. 2012 Nov 5;51(45):11337-42. doi: 10.1002/anie.201206111. Epub 2012 Oct 9.

Abstract

Facing facts: Coordination of Cp*Ru (Cp*=C(5)Me(5)) to the concave and convex π surfaces of subphthalocyanines constitutes a new approach to the functionalization of subazaporphyrins. While the convex face shows higher reactivity, coordination to the concave side produces a stronger diatropic influence on the Cp* ligand and a greater perturbation of the macrocyclic π-electronic features.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Coordination Complexes / chemistry*
  • Cyclopentanes / chemistry
  • Indoles / chemical synthesis
  • Indoles / chemistry*
  • Isoindoles
  • Macrocyclic Compounds / chemistry*
  • Models, Molecular
  • Porphyrins / chemistry
  • Ruthenium / chemistry*

Substances

  • Coordination Complexes
  • Cyclopentanes
  • Indoles
  • Isoindoles
  • Macrocyclic Compounds
  • Porphyrins
  • Ruthenium
  • phthalocyanine