T. J. Geldbach, C. Reijer, M. Wörle
Mar 13, 2002
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Inorganica Chimica Acta
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Abstract The PC bond splitting reaction of Ru(OAc)2(Binap), containing 13CO-enriched acetate, with 2 equiv. of triflic acid at 80 °C, has been studied. NMR spectroscopy (and specifically 13C NMR data) reveal that acetic anhydride and water are produced, thus explaining the end product, which may be thought of as developing due to water adding across the PC bond. An intermediate 10 derived from attack of acetate on a P-atom is recognised. Complex 10 is shown to contain a cyclic five-membered ring, Ru{(POC(Me)(O)} fragment which develops via acetate attack on a P-atom. Crystal structures for two Ru(OAc)2(MeOBiphep) derivatives are reported.