Glyoxal-bis(mesitylimine)
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IUPAC name
2,4,6-Trimethyl-N-[(2E)-2-[(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)imino]ethylidene]aniline
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C20H24N2 | |
Molar mass | 292.426 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | Yellow solid |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Glyoxal-bis(mesitylimine) is an organic compound with the formula H2C2(NC6H2Me3)2 (Me = methyl). It is a yellow solid that is soluble in organic solvents. It is classified as a diimine ligand. It is used in coordination chemistry and homogeneous catalysis. It is synthesized by condensation of 2,4,6-trimethylaniline and glyoxal.[1]
References
- ^ Ison, Elon A.; Ison, Ana (2012). "Synthesis of Well-Defined CopperN-Heterocyclic Carbene Complexes and Their Use as Catalysts for a "Click Reaction": A Multistep Experiment That Emphasizes the Role of Catalysis in Green Chemistry". Journal of Chemical Education: 121010095600000. doi:10.1021/ed300243s.