Organometallics

Fast Synthesis of Hydrazine and Azo Derivatives by Oxidation of Rare-Earth-Metal− Nitrogen Bonds

L Zhang, J Xia, Q Li, X Li, S Wang

Index: Zhang, Lijun; Xia, Jing; Li, Qinghai; Li, Xihong; Wang, Shaowu Organometallics, 2011 , vol. 30, # 3 p. 375 - 378

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Abstract

A novel N− N coupling reaction was developed through the oxidation of rare-earth-metal− nitrogen bonds produced by treatment of the easily available rare-earth-metal amides [(Me3Si) 2N] 3RE (μ-Cl) Li (THF) 3 with aromatic primary or secondary amines. The reaction provides the symmetrical or unsymmetrical azo compounds and hydrazine derivatives in good to high yields within a very short time under mild conditions.