The stereochemistry of organometallic compounds. Part II. Effects of non-bonded substituents on the cis-trans-equilibrium ratios of tricarbonyl(indane)chromiums

D. E.F. Gracey, W. R. Jackson, C. H. McMullen, N. Thompson

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Abstract

A series of 1 - and 2-substituted indanes have been treated with hexacarbonylchromium in three solvents: diglyme, decalin, and cyclohexanol. The ratios of cis- to trans-tricarbonyl(indane)chromiums thus obtained have been shown to be thermodynamically controlled, as individual isomers come to equilibrium under the conditions used. The ratios are discussed in terms of non-bonded interactions between the substituent and the chromium carbonyl group. Some unusual cases of preferred stabilisation of cis-isomers have been found.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1197-1203
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of the Chemical Society B: Physical Organic
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 1969
Externally publishedYes

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