A monomeric methyllithium complex: synthesis and structure
Nathan Davison, Emanuele Falbo, Paul G. Waddell, Thomas J. Penfold, Erli Lu
Abstract
Methyllithium (MeLi) is the parent archetypal organolithium complex. MeLi exists as aggregates in solutions and solid states. Monomeric MeLi is postulated as a highly reactive intermediate and plays a vital role in understanding MeLi-mediated reactions but has not been isolated. Herein, we report the synthesis and structure of the first monomeric MeLi complex enabled by a new hexadentate neutral amine ligand.
Topics & Concepts
MethyllithiumMonomerChemistryStereochemistryOrganic chemistryPolymerCoordination Chemistry and OrganometallicsOrganometallic Complex Synthesis and CatalysisSynthesis and characterization of novel inorganic/organometallic compounds