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Quantitation of the THF Content in Fe[N(SiMe3)2]2·xTHF.

ABSTRACT: The absence of residual solvent in metal precursors can be of key importance for the successful preparation of metal complexes or materials. Herein, we describe methods for the quantitation of residual coordinated tetrahydrofuran (THF) that binds to Fe[N(SiMe3)2]2, a commonly used iron synthon, when prepared according to common literature procedures. A simple method for quantitation of the amount of residual coordinated THF using 1H NMR spectroscopy is highlighted. Finally, a detailed synthetic procedure is described for the synthesis of THF-free Fe[N(SiMe3)2]2.

SUBMITTER: Broere DL

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5363886 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Mar

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Quantitation of the THF Content in Fe[N(SiMe3)2]2·xTHF.

Broere Daniël L J DL Čorić Ilija I Brosnahan Anna A Holland Patrick L PL

Inorganic chemistry 20170301 6

The absence of residual solvent in metal precursors can be of key importance for the successful preparation of metal complexes or materials. Herein, we describe methods for the quantitation of residual coordinated tetrahydrofuran (THF) that binds to Fe[N(SiMe3)2]2, a commonly used iron synthon, when prepared according to common literature procedures. A simple method for quantitation of the amount of residual coordinated THF using 1H NMR spectroscopy is ...[more]

PMID: 28248496

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