Abstract
This paper describes the improved synthesis and purification of iodoferrocene (FcI) and 1,1′-diiodoferrocene (FcI2). FcI and FcI2 were prepared by mono- and dilithiation of ferrocene followed by conversion into iodoferrocenes by reaction with iodine. Purification was accomplished by a simple sublimation/distillation procedure, affording FcI and FcI2 in high yields (74 and 72%) and high purity (>99.9%). We determined the molecular structures of FcI and FcI2 by X-ray single crystal diffraction.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 11815-11818 |
Journal | Dalton transactions |
Volume | 43 |
Issue number | 31 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 21 Aug 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |