Scorpionate Ligand - Tm Class

Tm Class

By replacing the nitrogen donor of a Tp ligand atoms with sulfur atoms, a class of ligands known as Tm can be made. These are related to the thioureas.ยน; Several research groups including Anthony F. Hill's group have been working on this ligand class. To form NaTm {Na+ HB(mt)3-), Methimazole and sodium borohydride are heated together.

Coordination chemistry with ruthenium, rhodium, osmium, molybdenum, tungsten, and other metals has been reported.

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