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Synthesis and Structure of a Unique Monomeric σ‐Bonded Aryllithium Compound Stabilized by a Weak Li—Benzene π Interaction
Author(s) -
Schiemenz Berthold,
Power Philip P.
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
angewandte chemie international edition in english
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 5.831
H-Index - 550
eISSN - 1521-3773
pISSN - 0570-0833
DOI - 10.1002/anie.199621501
Subject(s) - monomer , steric effects , benzene , adduct , chemistry , ring (chemistry) , solvation , solid state , stereochemistry , molecule , organic chemistry , polymer
Stabilized only by steric effects and weak solvation by benzene , the aryllithium compound 1 exists as a monomeric benzene adduct. The unique structure of 1 in the solid state is shown on the right; the ortho substituents on the η 1 ‐bound phenyl ring have been omitted for clarity.