Unsaturated, mixed-valence diiron dithiolate model for the Hox state of the [FeFe] hydrogenase

Aaron K. Justice, Thomas B. Rauchfuss, Scott R. Wilson

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Abstract

(Chemical Equation Presented) Chemists are closing in on functional and structural models for the [FeFe] hydrogenases. Oxidation of [Fe 2(S2C2H4) (CO)3-(PMe 3)(dppv)] (dppv = cis-1,2-C2H2-(PPh 2)2) by one electron affords a mixed-valence model for the Hox state of the active site of the [FeFe] hydrogenases. Like the enzyme, this model exhibits the "rotated structure" and binds CO (see scheme). The radical character of the model is confirmed by its ready binding of NO.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)6152-6154
Number of pages3
JournalAngewandte Chemie - International Edition
Volume46
Issue number32
DOIs
StatePublished - 2007

Keywords

  • Hydrogen
  • Hydrogenases
  • Iron
  • Mixed-valent compounds
  • Thiolates

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry

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