Synthesis of Aryliron Complexes by Palladium-Catalyzed Transmetalation between [CpFe(CO)2I] and Aryl Grignard Reagents and Their Chemistry Directed toward Organic Synthesis

Palladium-catalyzed transmetalation between [CpFe(CO) 2 I] and aryl Grignard reagents emerges as a new method for the synthesis of [CpFe(CO) 2 Ar]. The aryliron complexes thus formed are useful arylmetal reagents that become active upon oxidation or UV irradiation.