Synlett 2023; 34(10): 1079-1086
DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1751426
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Synthesis and Coordination Chemistry of Fluorinated Cyclopentadienyl Ligands

Robin Sievers
,
Joshua Parche
,
Nico G. Kub
,
Funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, Project number 387284271 – SFB 1349).


Abstract

The incorporation of fluorinated substituents in cyclopentadienyl anions leads to distinct changes in the properties of the corresponding metal complexes, e.g., with regards to electrochemical properties or metal–ligand bonding energies. This review summarizes the synthetic challenges of the preparation and coordination of fluorinated cyclopentadienyl anions.

1 Introduction

2 Fluorinated Cyclopentadienyls

3 Cyclopentadienyls with One CF3 Group

4 Cyclopentadienyls with Four CF3 Groups

5 Cyclopentadienyls with Five CF3 Groups

6 Cyclopentadienyls with ‘Fluorous Ponytails’

7 Cyclopentadienyls with C6F5 Groups

8 Trends in Interaction Energies

9 Conclusion



Publication History

Received: 20 January 2023

Accepted after revision: 06 February 2023

Article published online:
28 February 2023

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