New Approaches to Functionalizing Metal‐Coordinated N₂

Abstract

N2, can do: Converting the refractory molecule N2 into synthetic chemicals is thermodynamically preferred when the derivatizing reactant is a “high-energy molecule”, one with a positive enthalpy of formation. Alkynes and allenes are thus targeted for this purpose (see scheme), and a range of likely products are identified, especially those with NN bonds, including bipyrroles. As a service to our authors and readers, this journal provides supporting information supplied by the authors. Such materials are peer reviewed and may be re-organized for online delivery, but are not copy-edited or typeset. Technical support issues arising from supporting information (other than missing files) should be addressed to the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.