On the existence of low-valent magnesium–calcium complexes
Jonathan Mai, Bastian Rösch, Neha Patel, Jens Langer, Sjoerd Harder
Abstract
While low-valent β-diketiminate complexes with a Mg–Mg bond are well-established, similar Ca–Ca bound complexes were hitherto too reactive to be isolated. Herein we discuss the possible formation of low-valent heterobimetallic Mg–Ca complexes.
Topics & Concepts
MagnesiumCalciumChemistryLow calciumInorganic chemistryCrystallographyOrganic chemistryOrganometallic Complex Synthesis and CatalysisSynthesis and characterization of novel inorganic/organometallic compoundsCoordination Chemistry and Organometallics