Synthesis and Characterization of Alkynyl Complexes of Groups 1 and 2

Abstract

The synthesis of N-heterocyclic carbene adducts of alkynyl lithium and magnesium is achieved, and different degrees of association are observed. Reaction of strontium amide nacnacSrN(SiMe3)(2)(thf) (nacnac=CH(CMe2,6-iPr(2)C(6)H(3)N)(2)) with PhC CH in THF yields the dimeric alkynyl complex nacnacSr(thf)(mu-C CPh) which shows an interesting coordination geometry around the metal center. The compound retains the THF molecules, unlike its lighter congener, even in hydrocarbon solvents.