The NMR spectra of some 2-substituted indanes and their tricarbonylchromium complexes

W. R. Jackson, C. H. McMullen, R. Spratt, P. Bladon

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Abstract

The NMR spectra of 2-indanol and its acetate indicate that the cyclopentane ring is non-planar and that the substituent group adopts a pseudo-equatorial position. The cyclopentene ring in cis-tricarbonyl(2-indanol)chromium (II, R OH) and its acetate (II, R OAc) appears to be even more distorted but almost planar in the corresponding trans-compounds. No evidence could be found for strong intramolecular hydrogen bonds in the cis-alcohol compound. The spectra of methyl 2-indanecarboxylate and its carbonylchromium complexes are also discussed. Relative signs of coupling constants in the five-membered ring have been determined.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)392-396
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Organometallic Chemistry
Volume4
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 1965
Externally publishedYes

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