Reactions of RuCl(C=CHBut)(PPh3)(hC5Me5) with Tertiary Phosphites: Molecular Structure of RuCl{P(OPh)3} 2(h;-C5Me5)

Abstract

Reactions between RuCl(C=CHBu^t)(PPh₃)(η-C₅Me₅) and tertiary phosphites result in displacement of both vinylidene and tertiary phosphine ligands to give RuCl{P(OR)₃}₂(η-C₅Me₅) (R = Me, Ph). The crystal and molecular structures of RuCl{P(OPh)₃}₂(η-C₅Me₅) are reported.