Redox Chemistry of Gold(I) Phosphine Thiolates: Sulfur-Based Oxidation
1994
Redox Chemistry of Gold(I) Phosphine Thiolates
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Tong Jiang, Gang Wei, Cristopher Turmel, Alice E. Bruce, Mitchell R. M. Bruce
Primary Institution: University of Maine
Hypothesis
Redox chemistry is important to the biochemistry of gold.
Conclusion
The study shows that the redox processes of dinuclear gold(I) phosphine complexes involve oxidation of thiolate ligands and can lead to the formation of disulfides.
Supporting Evidence
- The redox processes involve oxidation of thiolate ligands.
- Oxidation at lower potentials leads to the formation of disulfides.
- Electrochemical studies show that gold, phosphine, and sulfur ligands may be redox sites.
Takeaway
This study looks at how certain gold compounds change when they are oxidized, which could help us understand how they work in medicine.
Methodology
The study used electrochemical, chemical, and photochemical techniques to investigate the redox chemistry of gold(I) phosphine complexes.
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