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Gallatabenzene Ligands Emerging from Open Lutetocene and Yttrocene Methyl Complexes

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Utilizing ternary mixtures [LnMe3]n/K(2,4‐dtbp)/GaMe3 (Ln=Lu, Y; 2,4‐dtbp=2,4‐di‐tert‐butyl‐pentadienyl), a series of metallacycles is accessible via tandem salt metathesis/deprotonation. Depending on the precursor molar ratio, both gallatabenzene and lutetacyclic moieties with fully planar metallacycles are obtained, which were further analyzed using DFT calculations. The precursor molar ratio affects the extent of pentadienyl C−H‐bond activation and oligomerization to tetra‐ and pentametallic arrays. Reacting a 1 : 2 : 2 mixture at −40 °C gave the open sandwich methyl complex (2,4‐dtbp)2Lu(CH3), displaying a vital intermediate for subsequent ring‐closure reactions.

Source: Chemistry - A European Journal

DOI: 10.1002/chem.202403472

Authors: Jakob Lebon, Maxime Beauvois, Cäcilia Maichle‐Mössmer, Peter Sirsch, Reiner Anwander

Institution: University of Tübingen

Language: English

Topic: Organometallic Complex Synthesis and Catalysis

Subfield: Organic Chemistry

Field: Chemistry

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,640

Funder: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft