Group VI precursor compounds
The invention provides a facile process for preparing various Group VI precursor compounds, set forth below as Formula (I), useful in the vapor deposition of certain Group VI metals onto solid substrates, especially microelectronic semiconductor device substrates. Also provided is a process for the preparation of such precursor compounds. Additionally, the invention provides a method for vapor deposition of Group VI metals onto microelectronic device substrates utilizing the precursor compounds of the invention.
1. A compound of the Formula (I)
wherein M is chosen from molybdenum, chromium, and tungsten, X is chosen from fluoro, chloro, bromo, and iodo, and each L 1 and L 2 are dimethyl carbonate.
2. The compound of claim 1 , wherein M is molybdenum.
3. The compound of claim 1 , wherein M is chromium.
4. The compound of claim 1 , wherein M is tungsten.
5. A compound of the Formula (I)
wherein M is chosen from molybdenum, chromium, and tungsten, X is chosen from fluoro, chloro, bromo, and iodo, and each L 1 and L 2 are propylene carbonate.
6. The compound of claim 5 , wherein M is molybdenum.
7. The compound of claim 5 , wherein M is chromium.
8. The compound of claim 5 , wherein M is tungsten.
9. A compound of the Formula (I)
wherein M is chosen from molybdenum, chromium, and tungsten, X is chosen from fluoro, chloro, bromo, and iodo, and each L 1 and L 2 are the same and are chosen from C 1 -C 6 alkyl carbonates.