Catalytic O2 activation with synthetic models of α-ketoglutarate dependent oxygenases

An iron complex with a tridentate 1,4,7-triazacyclononane ligand mimics structural and functional features of α-ketoglutarate (α-KG) dependent enzymes, and engages in catalytic O₂ activation coupled to α-KG decarboxylation and sulfide oxygenation.