Electrospray mass spectrometric studies of the rhenium hydroxy and methoxy carbonyl complexes [Re2(µ-OR)3(CO)6]– (R = H, Me)

Abstract

Exchange reactions of [Re₂(µ-OR)₃(CO)₆]^– (R = H, Me) with alcohols and phenol have been established by electrospray mass spectrometry (ESMS); dehydration of [Re₂(µ-OH)₃(CO)₆]^– and the β-hydride elimination reaction of [Re₂(µ-OMe)₃(CO)₆]^– have also been observed under ESMS conditions.