THF Solvates of Extremely Soluble Bis(2,4,6‐trimethylphenyl)calcium and Tris(2,6‐dimethoxyphenyl)dicalcium Iodide

Abstract

United for better solubility: A diaryl calcium compound could be isolated for the first time by fractionated crystallization of mesitylcalcium iodide. The aryl calcium iodide and diaryl calcium compounds show an extremely high solubility in THF even at −90 °C. Quantum chemical calculations point to dimerization or tetramerization through a novel η6 coordination as a possible explanation (see picture; C mauve, H white, Ca orange, I purple). Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2007/z604436_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.