Gallepins. Neutral gallium analogues of the tropylium ion: Synthesis, structure, and aromaticity

Brandon Quillian, Yuzhong Wang, Pingrong Wei, Chaitanya S. Wannere, Paul V.R. Schleyer, Gregory H. Robinson

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Abstract

The synthesis of the first gallepin derivative, the neutral gallium-based analogue of the tropylium ion, is described. The title compound, containing two gallepin moieties linked by a TMEDA unit, was characterized by 1H NMR, elemental analyses, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. In addition, computations provide insight into the nature of the bonding and aromaticity of this novel compound.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)13380-13381
Number of pages2
JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society
Volume129
Issue number44
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 7 2007

Scopus Subject Areas

  • Catalysis
  • General Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Colloid and Surface Chemistry

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