Inorganic Chemistry, Vol.39, No.3, 580-583, 2000
Molecular structure of an Fe(IV) species: {[Fe(TTP)](2)N}SbCl6
The molecular structure of the formal iron(IV) porphyrinate derivative, {[Fe(TTP)(2)N}SbCl6 (TTP = tetratorylporphyrinate), is reported. The structural parameters are compared to the previously reported species Fe(TPP)](2)N, in which the iron oxidation state is +3.5. Both the equatorial and axial bond distances in {[Fe-(TTP)](2)N}SbCl6 are slightly shortened and consistent with an increased formal charge on iron. The value for the axial Fe-N distance is 1.6280(7) Angstrom, and the average value of the equatorial Fe-N-p distances is 1.979(5) Angstrom. The Mossbauer isomer shift decreases upon oxidation, again consistent with an increase in formal charge. Values for the isomer shift at room temperature are -0.13 mm/s for {[Fe(TTP)](2)N}SbCl6 and 0.04 mm/s for [Fe(TTP)](2)N. Crystal data for {[Fe(TTP)](2)N}SbCl6 are as follows: orthorhombic, space group Fddd, Z = 8, a = 23.689(2) Angstrom, b = 31.056(3) Angstrom, c = 22.7788(18) Angstrom.
Keywords:TRANSITION-METAL CHEMISTRY;CRYSTAL-STRUCTURE;IRON PORPHYRINS;BRIDGED METALLOPORPHYRIN;STEREOCHEMISTRY;LIGAND;MOSSBAUER;COMPLEXES;SPECTRA;DIMER