Iron–carbene functionalities supported by a macrocyclic ligand: iron–carbon double bond stabilized by tetramethyldibenzotetraazaannulene

Abstract

We report an unprecedented entry to the chemistry of the iron–carbene functionality supported by an easily available macrocycle.

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