Low Oxidation State, Sigma Bonded Organometallic Derivatives of Indium(I).
Abstract
The organoindium compounds, NaIn(CH2SiMe3)2 and NaIn(CH2SiMe3)2. MeOC2H4OMe, whose formulas indicate indium in the +1 oxidation state, have been prepared and characterized by elemental analyses, cryoscopic molecular weight measurements in benzene solution and infrared and 1H NMR spectral data. The novel indium(I) compounds were prepared from In(CH2SiMe3)3 and NaH in the appropriate solvent by an apparent reductive elimination reaction. The nature of the specific indium(I) product was dependent on the reaction solvent. When either aromatic or hydrocarbon solvents were used, a hexameric species (NaIn(CH2SiMe3)2)6, was formed. The product from dimethoxyethane, (NaIn(CH2SiMe3)2 MeOC2H4OMe)x exhibited an association which was concentration dependent. Structures which involve indium-indium bonds are proposed to account for the observed molecular association as well as the chemical and spectral properties.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 25, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA092897
Entities
People
- O. T. Beachley Jr.
- R. N. Rusinko
Organizations
- University at Buffalo