Solution and gas-phase synthesis of the heteroligand yttrium complex with dipivaloylmethane and bis(salicylidene)ethylenediamine Y(dpm)(salen)

Abstract
The interaction of yttrium dipivaloylmethanate Y(dpm)3 with bis(salicylidene)ethylenediamine (H2salen) in solution and the gas phase leads to the formation of the heteroligand complex Y(dpm)(salen). The composition of the product has been confirmed by IR spectroscopy, 1H NMR, and elemental analysis. The introduction of a Schiff base excess into the solution or gas phase does not result in the formation of the homoleptic complex Y2(salen)3.