Synthesis and characterization of [PhC(NtBu)2]SiCl: A stable monomeric chlorosilylene

Cheuk Wai So*, Herbert W. Roesky, Jörg Magull, Rainer B. Oswald

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Abstract

(Chemical Equation Presented) The single life: The reaction of [PhC(NtBu)2]SiCl3 (1) with potassium afforded the monomeric chlorosilylene [PhC(NtBu)2]SiCl (2). The X-ray crystal structure of 2 has been determined and natural-bond-orbital analysis carried out.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3948-3950
Number of pages3
JournalAngewandte Chemie - International Edition
Volume45
Issue number24
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 12 2006
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Catalysis
  • General Chemistry

Keywords

  • Carbene homologues
  • Halides
  • N ligands
  • Silicon
  • Silylenes

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