Direct synthesis of heterocyclic [(RP)nE]- anions using [E(NMe2)3] (E = Sb, As); implications to the mechanism of formation of Zintl compounds

Michael A. Beswick, Nick Choi, Alexander D. Hopkins, Mary McPartlin, Marta E.G. Mosquera, Paul R. Raithby, Alexander Rothenberger, Dietmar Stalke, Andrew J. Wheatley, Dominic S. Wright

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Abstract

The low-temperature reactions of [Sb(NMe2)3] with [CyPH2] and [CyPHNa] (1:1:1 equiv.) and of [As(NMe2)3] with [tBuPHLi] (1:3 equiv.) in TMEDA-thf [TMEDA = Me2NCH2)2] produce [{cyclo-(CyP)4Sb)Na·Me2NH·TMEDA]2 1 and [(cyclo-(tBuP)3As}Li·TMEDA·thf] 2, respectively; at higher temperatures these reactions generate Zintl compounds containing Sb73- and As73- anions.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2485-2486
Number of pages2
JournalChemical Communications
Issue number22
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 21 Nov 1998

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • General Chemistry
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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