Probing the redox chemistry of β-diketiminate supported aluminium complexes

Abstract

A combined electrochemical and synthetic investigation was undertaken to probe aluminium's redox capabilities. Reduction from Al(iii) to Al(i) occurs in a stepwise manner via Al(ii). The highly reactive Al(i) species induces a catalytic electrochemical-chemical (EC′) reaction, however, reversible redox processes are observed in the individual steps [Al(iii)↔Al(ii) and Al(ii)↔Al(i)].