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 (US)
Pages (from-to)2485-2486
Number of pages2
JournalChemical Communications
Issue number22
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 21 1998

ASJC Scopus subject areas

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

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