Abstract
A series of 3,3′-dialkoxycarbonyl-2,2′-bipyridines (alkyl=Me, Et, i-Pr, i-Bu) has been prepared in good yield from 1,10-phenanthroline. The synthesis and characterization of the corresponding
trans-
(Cl)-Ru(L)(CO)
2Cl
2 and
cis-Ru(L)
2Cl
2 complexes are described.