Abstract
Don't blink or you'll miss it: A transient imidoscandium complex (see scheme) can be generated by several routes. The imido ligand can activate the C-H bond in pyridine and benzene, and it can be complexed with Al(CH 3)3 to yield an imide zwitterion. A combination of isotopic labeling, reactivity, and theoretical studies strongly endorse formation of a terminal imido ligand at scandium. (Chemical Equation Presented)
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 8502-8505 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 47 |
Issue number | 44 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 20 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Abstraction
- C-H activation
- Imido ligands
- Metalation
- Scandium
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- General Chemistry