The complex [PtMe2(9N3)], 1, 9N3 = 1,4,7-triazacyclononane, undergoes proto
nation by triflic acid and, reversibly, even by methanol to form the cation
ic complex [PtHMe2(9N3)](+), 2, which is thermally stable up to 190 degrees
C in the solid state as the triflate salt. Oxidation of 1 or 2 by H2O2 or
by H2O/O-2 gives the hydroxy complex [Pt(OH)Me-2(9N3)](+), which can be rev
ersibly protonated to the aqua complex [Pt(OH2)Me-2(9N3)](2+).