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Deprotonation, insertion and isomerisation in the post-functionalisation of tris-pyridyl aluminates†
Abstract
Post-functionalisation of the aluminate anion [EtAl(6-R-2-py)3]− (6-R-2-py = 6-R-2-pyridyl, R = Me or Br) can be accomplished via nucleophilic addition of the pyridyl groups to the electrophilic C![[double bond, length as m-dash]](https://www.rsc.org/images/entities/char_e001.gif)
O group of aldehydes (RCHO) or by deprotonation of carboxylic acids (RCO2H). NMR spectroscopic and crystallographic studies show how 6-Me-2-py groups can detect chirality and reveal a new aspect of isomerism.
- This article is part of the themed collection: Inorganic chemistry of the p-block elements
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