Catalytic reduction of hydrazine to ammonia by a vanadium thiolate complex

Inorg Chem. 2006 Apr 17;45(8):3164-6. doi: 10.1021/ic060171q.

Abstract

Vanadium(III) thiolate complexes, [V(PS3'')(Cl)]- [1a; PS3'' = P(C6H3-3-Me3Si-2-S)3(3-)] and [V(PS3')(Cl)]- [1b; PS3' = P(C6H3-5-Me-2-S)3(3-)], were synthesized and characterized. Complex 1a serves as a precursor for the catalytic reduction of hydrazine to ammonia. The spectroscopic and electrochemical studies indicate that hydrazine is bound and activated in a V(II) state.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Ammonia / chemistry*
  • Catalysis
  • Electrochemistry
  • Hydrazines / chemistry*
  • Models, Chemical
  • Nitrogen Fixation
  • Nitrogenase
  • Organometallic Compounds / chemistry*
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Spectrum Analysis
  • Vanadium / chemistry*

Substances

  • Hydrazines
  • Organometallic Compounds
  • Vanadium
  • hydrazine
  • Ammonia
  • Nitrogenase