A bis(cyclopalladated) tetranuclear derivative of methyl ferrocenyl ketone azine: [{Pd[(η5-C5H5)Fe(η5-C5H3)CMe
N]Cl(PPh3)}2]
Abstract
The bis(cyclopalladated) tetranuclear compound [{[graphic omitted]]Cl(PPh3)}2] has been prepared and characterized. Proton and 31P NMR spectra reveal the presence of four diastereomers in solution. The crystal structure of the meso form has been determined by X-ray crystallography. This confirms the existence of two five-membered palladacycles with a σ(Pd–Csp2, ferrocene) bond. Electrochemical studies, based on cyclic voltammetry, and Mössbauer spectra are also reported.