Synthesis and characterization of a gold complex containing [SbPh] 2- and [SbPh2]- anions as bridging ligands

Dieter Fenske*, Alexander Rothenberger, Stephan Wieber

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Abstract

The synthesis and structural characterization of the gold antimony complex [Au8(SbPh)2(SbPh2)4(PEt 3)6] (1) is reported. Complex 1 can be obtained by the reaction of [AuCl(PEt3)] with a mixture of PhSb(SiMe 3)2 and Ph2(SbSiMe3) in presence of the bidentate phosphane ligand dppm [dppm = bis(diphenylphosphanyl)methane]. Complex 1 consists of a distorted heterocubic central [Au6Sb 2] unit connected to two annulated five-membered rings on two opposite edges. The AuI ions show weak aurophilic interactions and are bridged by [SbPh]2- and [SbPh2]- anions. Despite the high oxidation potential of AuI, the reaction mixtures and crystals are surprisingly stable.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)3469-3471
Number of pages3
JournalEuropean Journal of Inorganic Chemistry
Issue number22
DOIs
StatePublished - 2007
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Antimony
  • Aurophilicity
  • Bridging ligands
  • Gold
  • Group 15 ligands

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Inorganic Chemistry

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