The coordination chemistry of acyclic pentadentate pentaamine ligands

摘要

The coordination chemistry of acyclic pentadentate pentaamine ligands is reviewed. These ligands contain only five donor atoms, all of which are aliphatic or aromatic amine N atoms, arranged in such a way that coordination to a single transition metal ion is possible. Sixty-seven such ligands are discussed; particular emphasis is placed on their synthesis, and the synthesis, structure and reactivity of their transition metal complexes. (C) 2018 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.