ACTIVATION AND DESULFURIZATION OF THIOPHENE AND BENZOTHIOPHENE BY IRON CARBONYLS.

Article abstract of DOI:10.1021/om00095a024

The synthesis, reactivity, and structure of thiaferroles Fe//2(R//2C//4H//2S)(CO)//6 and benzothiaferroles Fe//2(C//8H//6S)(CO)//6(1) are surveyed. These compounds are prepared by the reaction of Fe//3(CO)//1//2 with thiophenes and benzothiophenes. The be