H–H and Si–H Bond Addition to FeNNR2 Intermediates Derived from N2
The synthesis and characterization of Fe–diphosphineborane complexes are described in
the context of N2 functionalization chemistry. Iron aminoimides can be generated at room
temperature under 1 atm N2 and are shown to react with E–H bonds from PhSiH3 and H2.
The resulting products derive from delivery of the E fragment to Nα and the H atom to B. The
flexibility and lability of the Fe–BPh interactions in these complexes engender this reactivity.
the context of N2 functionalization chemistry. Iron aminoimides can be generated at room
temperature under 1 atm N2 and are shown to react with E–H bonds from PhSiH3 and H2.
The resulting products derive from delivery of the E fragment to Nα and the H atom to B. The
flexibility and lability of the Fe–BPh interactions in these complexes engender this reactivity.