Synthesis, multinuclear NMR, and solution conformation of (η5-indenyl)CoIRfL complexes (L = CO, P-donor)

Abstract

The preparation, spectroscopic characterization, and conformational analysis of a series of Co(III) indenyl complexes, (C9H7)CoIRfL (Rf = C3F7, C6F13, L = CO, P-donor), 2–8, are described. I3C and 1H NMR parameters are consistent with a slightly distorted -η5-C9H7 coordination. 1H nuclear Overhauser effect difference (nOed) spectra indicate a preferred solution conformation in which the perfluoroalkyl group is trans to the C3a—C7a ring junction.