Studies on transition metal paracyclophane compounds. Reactions of [{M(η6-C16H16)Cl2}2] {M=Ru, Os} with tertiary phosphines: the crystal structures of [Ru(η6-C16H16)Cl2(PPh3)].CHCl3 and [Ru(η6-C6H6)Cl2(PPh3)].2CH2Cl2

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/0277-5387(95)00004-C

The synthesis of the compound [{Os(η6-C16H16)Cl2}2] is described. The reactions of the compounds [{M(η6-C16H16)Cl2}2] (M=Ru, Os) with tertiary phosphines are investigated in polar and non-polar solvents. Neutral compounds [M(η6-C16H16)Cl2(PR3)] and cation