Direct C-H metalation with chromium(II) and iron(II): transition-metal host/benzenediide guest magnetic inverse-crown complexes.

ABSTRACT: Check M(etal)ate: The chessboard and the figures represent a special reaction in which different low-polarity metals can metalate arenes directly when they are brought into the right position. In a combination of queen (sodium) and knight (chromium or iron), it is possible for the knight (usually the weaker piece) to make a direct deadly hit on the king (benzene) in this game of elemental chess.

SUBMITTER: Albores P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4670709 | biostudies-literature | 2009

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature