Crystallographic Characterization of a Synthetic 1:1 End‐On Copper Dioxygen Adduct Complex

Abstract

No doubt: The high-quality crystal structure of [Cu(TMG3tren)(O2)]SbF6 (see picture) presents the first unambiguous characterization of a bioinorganic compound in which a dioxygen molecule coordinates end-on to a CuI ion. This species, which is best described as a superoxo copper(II) complex, serves as a model complex for initially formed Cu–O2 adducts present in a variety of active sites of copper enzymes. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2006/z600351_s.pdf or from the author. 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.