Abstract
[{[PhC(H)-..N-..C(H)Ph]-K +·pmdeta}∞] adopts a novel crystal structure exhibiting separate η3-C-..N-..C and η3-C-..C-..C ligating modes, surprisingly leaving one electro-negative N centre not bonded to K+; reaction of the azaallyl K with its parent imine PhC(H)=NCH2Ph in toluene affords the interesting, metal-free, chiral product PhC(H)=NCH(Ph)CH(Ph)N(H)CH2Ph.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 319-320 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Chemical Communications |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 1997 |
Externally published | Yes |