Structural characterization and oxidation activity of a nickel(II) alkylperoxo complex

Abstract

(Figure Presented) Substrate-dependent reactivity: The nickel( II) alkylperoxo complex 1 (see structure), obtained by the dehydrative condensation of the nickel(II) hydroxo complex with tert-butylhydroperoxide has a unique structure; the coordination mode of the O-O moiety is an intermediate between η1 and η2. Compound 1 exhibits substrate-dependent reactivity toward aliphatic C-H, phosphines, carbon monoxide, and aldehydes. © 2009 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA.