A bioinspired hetero-binuclear iron–molybdenum complex supported by tridentate sulfur donors and its catalytic activity toward hydrazine disproportionation

Abstract

A bioinspired thiolate-bridged iron–molybdenum complex was designed and synthesized, featuring structural motifs similar to those found in the {FeS₃Mo} moiety of FeMoco. Spectroscopic and computational studies reveal that it contains a low-spin Fe^II centre and a Mo^IV centre with weak metal–metal bonding. Furthermore, it has been proven to be a good catalyst for hydrazine disproportionation.