A Rh(III) complex having a functionalized bpy-OH ligand that is potentially linkable to electrode surfaces was synthesized and fully characterized. The hydrido complex, which could be generated either electrochemically by cathodic reduction of the [&e...
A Rh(III) complex having a functionalized bpy-OH ligand that is potentially linkable to electrode surfaces was synthesized and fully characterized. The hydrido complex, which could be generated either electrochemically by cathodic reduction of the [η<SUP>5</SUP>-Cp<SUP>*</SUP>Rh(bpy-OH)Cl]Cl complex at -771mV (versus Ag/AgCl) or chemically with formate, transformed NAD<SUP>+</SUP> efficiently into NADH with a TOF=710 at 60<SUP>o</SUP>C.