The Structural Characterization of the First Beryllium Amide Possessing Nitrogen-Bridged Be(II) and Sn(IV) Metal Centers: Synthesis and X-Ray Study of [(Me3Sn)2nbe(Cl)•(THF)]2

Authors

Jack F. Eichler, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus
Oliver Just, Kennesaw State UniversityFollow
William S. Rees, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

10-2005

Abstract

The reaction of the homoleptic lithium stannylamide, [(Me₃Sn)₂NLi·(THF)]₂, with BeCl₂ yields the beryllium amide, [(Me₃Sn)₂NBe(Cl)·(THF)]₂. X-ray structural analysis reveals that the complex is comprised of a beryllium dimer possessing bridging amide moieties and terminal chloride ligands. This product represents the first compound containing nitrogen-bridged Be(II) and Sn(IV) metal centers.