Synthesis and complexation of the novel tridentate anionic organogallate ligands, [Me2Ga(N2C5H7)(OCH2CH2SR)]− (R = Et or Ph)
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The synthesis and complexation of the novel tridentate chelating anionic organogallate ligands [Me2Ga(N2C5H7)(OCH2CH2SR)]− (R = Et or Ph) have been investigated. A variety of octahedral molybdenum, tungsten, and manganese carbonyl compounds have been studied in which the organogallate ligand (R = Et) is in the fac coordination mode. In addition tetrahedral "Cu•PPh3" and "Ni(NO)" complexes have been characterized which display fluxional behaviour in solution. The dearth of derivatives available using the ligand where R = Ph is attributed to steric factors.