Characterization of an unanticipated indium-sulfur metallocycle complex
We have produced a novel indium-based metallocycle complex (In-MeSH), which we initially observed as an unanticipated side-product in metal–organic framework (MOF) syntheses. The serendipitously synthesized metallocycle forms via the acid-catalysed decomposition of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) during s...
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| description | We have produced a novel indium-based metallocycle complex (In-MeSH), which we initially observed as an unanticipated side-product in metal–organic framework (MOF) syntheses. The serendipitously synthesized metallocycle forms via the acid-catalysed decomposition of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) during solvothermal reactions in the presence of indium nitrate, dimethylformamide and nitric acid. A search through the Cambridge Structural Database revealed isostructural zinc, ruthenium and palladium metallocycle complexes formed by other routes. The ruthenium analogue is catalytically active and the In-MeSH structure similarly displays accessible open metal sites around the outside of the ring. Furthermore, this study also gives access to the relatively uncommon oxidation state of In(II), the targeted synthesis of which can be challenging. In(II) complexes have been reported as having potentially important applications in areas such as catalytic water splitting. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-da9c1222a7e94fb6bde81c39c09eeed92023-09-21T08:07:05ZengThe Royal SocietyRoyal Society Open Science2054-57032023-09-0110910.1098/rsos.230060Characterization of an unanticipated indium-sulfur metallocycle complexJoshua J. Morris0Adam Nevin1Joel Cornelio2Timothy L. Easun3School of Chemistry, Cardiff University, Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3AT, UKSchool of Chemistry, Cardiff University, Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3AT, UKSchool of Chemistry, Cardiff University, Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3AT, UKSchool of Chemistry, Cardiff University, Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3AT, UKWe have produced a novel indium-based metallocycle complex (In-MeSH), which we initially observed as an unanticipated side-product in metal–organic framework (MOF) syntheses. The serendipitously synthesized metallocycle forms via the acid-catalysed decomposition of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) during solvothermal reactions in the presence of indium nitrate, dimethylformamide and nitric acid. A search through the Cambridge Structural Database revealed isostructural zinc, ruthenium and palladium metallocycle complexes formed by other routes. The ruthenium analogue is catalytically active and the In-MeSH structure similarly displays accessible open metal sites around the outside of the ring. Furthermore, this study also gives access to the relatively uncommon oxidation state of In(II), the targeted synthesis of which can be challenging. In(II) complexes have been reported as having potentially important applications in areas such as catalytic water splitting.https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.230060metallocyclessulfur complexescatalysisindium |
| spellingShingle | Joshua J. Morris Adam Nevin Joel Cornelio Timothy L. Easun Characterization of an unanticipated indium-sulfur metallocycle complex Royal Society Open Science metallocycles sulfur complexes catalysis indium |
| title | Characterization of an unanticipated indium-sulfur metallocycle complex |
| title_full | Characterization of an unanticipated indium-sulfur metallocycle complex |
| title_fullStr | Characterization of an unanticipated indium-sulfur metallocycle complex |
| title_full_unstemmed | Characterization of an unanticipated indium-sulfur metallocycle complex |
| title_short | Characterization of an unanticipated indium-sulfur metallocycle complex |
| title_sort | characterization of an unanticipated indium sulfur metallocycle complex |
| topic | metallocycles sulfur complexes catalysis indium |
| url | https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.230060 |
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