[(η5-C5Me5)Al-Fe(CO)4] - Synthesis, structure, and bonding

J. Weiss, D. Stetzkamp, B. Nuber, R. A. Fischer, C. Boehme, G. Frenking

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Abstract

The bonding in the unprecedented complex [Cp*Al-Fe(CO)4] was investigated by quantum theoretical methods by using the model compound [CpAl-Fe(CO)4]. The strength of Al → Fe donor-acceptor bond, which is characteristic for this complex, is estimated to be about 50 kcal mol-1.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)70-72
Number of pages3
JournalAngewandte Chemie - International Edition
Volume36
Issue number1-2
StatePublished - 1997
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • aluminum
  • complex chemistry
  • density functional calculations
  • iron
  • structure elucidation

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Weiss, J., Stetzkamp, D., Nuber, B., Fischer, R. A., Boehme, C., & Frenking, G. (1997). [(η5-C5Me5)Al-Fe(CO)4] - Synthesis, structure, and bonding. Angewandte Chemie - International Edition, 36(1-2), 70-72.