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Synthesis, Characterization, and Reactivity of "Reverse Pyridine" Bis(phosphinite) Pincer Complexes

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Swisher, Nicholas Adam (2019) Synthesis, Characterization, and Reactivity of "Reverse Pyridine" Bis(phosphinite) Pincer Complexes. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/S8YH-QR85. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:03202019-132250450

Abstract

In chapter 1 the synthesis of several pincer complexes based on a "reverse pyridine" bis(phosphinite) ligand motif is described. Coordination of a borane Lewis acid to the parent ligand is described, as well as factors influencing the subsequent metalation of both the "free base" ligand and borane-adduct ligand. The effect of Lewis acid coordination on the spectroscopic and electrochemical properties of the resulting metal complexes is discussed. The reversibility of Lewis acid binding for some complexes is also described.

In chapter 2, an unusual method for carbon-oxygen and carbon-sulfur bond cleavage mediated by alkoxide salts and using silanes as reductants is described.

Item Type:Thesis (Dissertation (Ph.D.))
Subject Keywords:Pincer complex
Degree Grantor:California Institute of Technology
Division:Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Major Option:Chemistry
Thesis Availability:Public (worldwide access)
Research Advisor(s):
  • Grubbs, Robert H.
Thesis Committee:
  • Dougherty, Dennis A. (chair)
  • Gray, Harry B.
  • Peters, Jonas C.
  • Grubbs, Robert H.
Defense Date:25 January 2019
Record Number:CaltechTHESIS:03202019-132250450
Persistent URL:https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:03202019-132250450
DOI:10.7907/S8YH-QR85
Related URLs:
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https://doi.org/10.1039/c3sc22256jDOIArticle adapted for Chapter 2.
ORCID:
AuthorORCID
Swisher, Nicholas Adam0000-0002-5320-407X
Default Usage Policy:No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided.
ID Code:11431
Collection:CaltechTHESIS
Deposited By: Nicholas Swisher
Deposited On:27 Mar 2019 16:11
Last Modified:26 May 2021 02:13

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