The synthesis and versatile reducing power of low-valent uranium complexes. Issue 43 (12th October 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Boreen, Michael A.; Arnold, John
• Is Part Of: Dalton transactions. Volume 49:Issue 43(2020)
• Page Start: 15124
• Page End: 15138
• Publication Date: 2020-10-12
• Subjects: Chemistry, Inorganic -- Periodicals; Chemistry, Physical and theoretical -- Periodicals; Chemistry, Inorganic -- Periodicals; 546.05
• DOI: 10.1039/d0dt03151h
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1477-9226

Abstract

Abstract : This synthesis and diverse reactivity of uranium(iii ) and uranium(ii ) complexes is discussed. Abstract : This Perspective provides a detailed overview of the chemistry of low-valent (di- and trivalent) uranium. The reactivity of uranium(ii ) and uranium(iii ) complexes is discussed both to illustrate the general types of reactions that might be expected and to highlight the many unusual modes of reactivity observed with this element. A particular emphasis is given to redox reactions with uranium(iii ) species, including reduction of small molecules, multi-electron reductions involving redox-active ligands, and formation of uranium–ligand multiple bonds. In addition, redox-neutral adduct formation with uranium(iii ) complexes as well as the current state of the young field of uranium(ii ) redox chemistry are also covered. Synthetic protocols to prepare a wide range of low-valent compounds are presented.