Methanolic solutions of dodecacarbonyltriiron [Fe«(CO)i2] specifically reduce the nitro group of nitroaryls to a primary amine in the presence of functional groups often encountered in aromatic synthesis {e.g., C=C, C=0, COzR, NHAc). High yields result. The effective reducing agent is the hydridoundecacarbonyltriferrate anion. Aspects of the synthetic scope and mechanistic pathway are discussed.

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The synthesis, physical properties, and chemical reactivity of tricarbonyl(7-norbornadienone)iron are described.

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