Fluorination of alkoxide ligands: neither too much, nor too little for optimal ligand field strength

Chemical Science 2026 Open access

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Authors: Felix Jeffrey de Zwart, Noah Gehr, Sophie W. Anferov, Joel Landis, Christophe Copéret
DOI: 10.1039/d6sc05403j
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Abstract

A fluorination sweet spot emerges in Mo( v ) alkoxides: partial CF 3 substitution strengthens the ligand field. EPR, energy decomposition, and 17 O NMR calculations reveal that C–CF 3 σ* acceptor orbitals tune Mo–O bonding and catalyst conformations.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Organometallic Complex Synthesis and Catalysis Inorganic and Organometallic Chemistry Synthesis and characterization of novel inorganic/organometallic compounds

Publication details

Journal / source
Chemical Science
Volume
17
Issue
40
Pages
19247–19256
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN