Abstract
This chapter describes the synthesis of N(SiMe3)2 derivatives of some main group 2 and 14 elements, as well as 2,2,6,6‐tetramethylpiperidido and N(Ph)Pri salts of potassium and calcium. The originally described synthetic route to the heaviest group 2 element amides involved a displacement reaction between the group 2 metal (Mg–Ba) and Sn{N(SiMe3)2}2, which affords the calcium and strontium derivatives in good (>80%) yields. The chapter also describes salt elimination method of synthesis that affords pure products for the calcium and strontium derivatives. The synthesis of the divalent group 14 element bis{bis(trimethylsilyl)amido} germanium, tin, and lead complexes constitutes the remaining procedures in the chapter. Salt metathesis reactions between the metal diiodide and KN(SiMe3)2 in tetrahydrofuran (THF) solvent afforded the bis{bis(trimethylsilylamido)}bis(tetrahydrofuran) metal complexes M{N(SiMe3)2}2(THF)2.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Inorganic Syntheses |
Editors | Philip Power |
Publisher | Wiley |
Chapter | 2 |
Pages | 15-31 |
Number of pages | 17 |
Volume | 37 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781119477822 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 27 Jul 2018 |