Alkyl Migration and an Unusual Tetramethylaluminate Coordination Mode: Unexpected Reactivity of Organolanthanide Imino–Amido–Pyridine Complexes

Abstract

Remove-Al: Organolanthanide complexes with anionic ligands derived from bis(imino)pyridine give insight into organoaluminum-mediated alkylation of the ligand backbone and self-complexation. In addition, they provide structural evidence of the elusive η1 coordination mode in {Ln(μ-Me)AlMe3} (see picture). Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2007/z604729_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.