Phenylthiolate as a σ- and π- donor ligand: synthesis of a 3-D organometallic coordination polymer [K2Fe(SPh)4]n

Abstract

The synthesis and crystal structure of the first mixed-metal organometallic polymer network containing phenylthiolato ligands, [K₂Fe(SPh)₄]_n, are investigated. The simple phenylthiolate acts as a σ- and π-donor ligand to give a 3-D potassium iron coordination polymer with both metal–carbon and metal–sulfur coordination interactions.