Catalytic Reduction of Dinitrogen to Ammonia at a Single Molybdenum Center

Overview

Journal Acc Chem Res

Specialty Chemistry

Date 2005 Dec 20

PMID 16359167

Citations 65

Authors

Richard R Schrock

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Abstract

This account explores the catalytic reduction of dinitrogen by molybdenum complexes that contain the [HIPTN(3)N](3-) ligand ([HIPTN(3)N](3-)) = [(HIPTNCH(2)CH(2))(3)N](3-), where HIPT = 3,5-(2,4,6-i-Pr(3)C(6)H(2))(2)C(6)H3) at room temperature and pressure with protons and electrons. A total of 7-8 equiv of ammonia is formed out of approximately 12 possible (depending upon the Mo derivative employed). No hydrazine is formed. Numerous X-ray studies of proposed intermediates in the catalytic cycle suggest that N(2) is being reduced at a sterically protected, single Mo center operating in oxidation states between Mo(III) and Mo(VI). Subtle variations of the [HIPTN(3)N](3-) ligand are not as successful as a consequence of an unknown shunt in the catalytic cycle that consumes reduction equivalents to yield (it is proposed) dihydrogen [corrected]

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