Conversion of Dinitrogen to Nitriles at a Multinuclear Titanium Framework.

Activation and functionalization of N2 : A mixed diimide/dinitride tetranuclear titanium complex formed by activation of dinitrogen served as a unique platform for the synthesis of nitriles. Functional groups such as aromatic C-X (X=Cl, Br, I) bonds, nitro groups, and ammonia-sensitive aldehyde and chloromethyl moieties were compatible with the synthetic method.