The synthesis and properties of tris(dithioacetylacetonato) complexes of iron(III), ruthenium(III), and osmium(III)

Abstract

The syntheses of the iron(111), ruthenium(111), and osmium(111) complexes of dithioacetylacetone are described. The tris chelates are neutral low-spin (S = 1/2)monomers. Polarography in acetone reveals a ready one-electron reduction for each complex. Infrared and e.s.r. spectra are reported. The magnetic susceptibilities have been measured as a function of temperature. The electronic absorption spectra are compared with those of the related cobalt(111) group complexes, and some tentative assignments of charge transfer bands are provided.