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Neutral 4π-electron tetrasilacyclobutadiene contains unusual features of a Möbius-type aromatic ring

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Introducing main group elements into neutral and charged cyclobutadienes enables the fine-tuning of their stability and electronic structures by disrupting their aromatic and antiaromatic character. Here, the authors report the isolation and characterization of a 4π-electron tetrasilacyclobutadiene, an analogue of a 4π neutral cyclobutadiene that exhibits features of a Möbius-type aromatic ring.

Source: Communications Chemistry

DOI: 10.1038/s42004-024-01396-9

Authors: Mohd Nazish, Tim Patten, Yuqing Huang, Saroj Kumar Kushvaha, Lili Zhao, Anna Krawczuk, Gernot Frenking, Herbert W. Roesky

Institutions: University of Göttingen, Nanjing Tech University, State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, Philipps University of Marburg

Language: English

Topic: Synthesis and characterization of novel inorganic/organometallic compounds

Subfield: Inorganic Chemistry

Field: Chemistry

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,690

Funders: National Natural Science Foundation of China, Government of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing Tech University

Awards: G128424285, G5000181240, G639752779

OpenAlex ID: W4405855776

FWCI: 0.636

Cites: 47

Cited by: 6

Related to: 10