Darstellung neuer Alkylaminofluorsilane

Preparation of New Alkylaminofluorosilanes Aminofluorosilanes of the composition RSiF₂NR′R″ (R = H, CH₃, C₂H₃, C₆H₅; R′ = Si(CH₃)₃; R″ = C(CH₃)₃; R′ = R″ = i-C₃H₇), as well as C₆H₅SiF₂N[C(CH₃)₂CH₂]₂CH₂ are obtained by the reaction of fluorosilanes with the lithium salts of the corresponding amines in a molar ratio 1:1. The further reaction of these compounds with the lithium salts of alkylamines and anilin leads to the formation of the diaminofluorosilanes RSiFNR′R″NHR? (R? = C(CH₃)₃, i-C₃H₇, C₆H₅). The ¹H, ¹⁹F, ²⁹Si n.m.r. and mass spectra of the above mentioned compounds are reported.     

ÜBER EINIGE REAKTIONEN DER DIALKYLBENZYLPHOSPHINIMIDE

Abstract

Dialkylbenzylphosphine imides C₆H₅CH₂–PRR′[dbnd]N″ (R, R′ = CH₃, C₂H₅; R″ = H, CH₃, Si(CH₃)₃ react with aliphatic and aromatic aldehydes in benzene solution on heating to 80°C directly and in high yields according to a Horner-Wittig-reaction with formation of an olefine whereas ketones like benzophenone and acetophenone only perform an O/NR″ exchange (R″ = H).

Dialkylbenzylphosphinimide C₆H₅CH₂–PRR′[dbnd]N″ mit R, R′ = CH₃, C₂H₅ und R″ = H, CH₃, Si(CH₃)₃ reagieren mit aliphatischen und aromatischen Aldehyden in benzolischer Lösung beim Erwärmen auf 80°C direkt und mit hohen Ausbeuten im Sinne einer Horner-Wittig-Reaktion unter Olefinbildung, während sich mit Ketonen wie Benzophenon oder Acetophenon nur ein O/NR″-Austausch (R″ = H) vollzieht.     

Unterschiedliche Cyclisierungsmechanismen von Aminofluorsilanen

Different Mechanisms of the Cyclisation of Aminofluorosilanes The reaction of aminofluorosilanes of the type RR′SiFNHR″ (R = H, F, CH₃, C₂H₃, C₆H₅, C(CH₃)₃; R′ = C(CH₃)₃, NiC₃H₇Si(CH₃)₃, NC(CH₃)₃Si(CH₃)₃, N[Si(CH₃)₃]₂; R″ = iC₃H₇, C(CH₃)₃, C₆H₅) with butyllithium depends on the steric influence of the ligands. With increasing size of the ligands the reaction takes its pathway from the substitution under LiF elimination via dimerisation with additional elimination of butan to the C? H cleavage and cyclisation via a methylen group. A further increase of the size of the substituted groups leads through the intermediate formation of a silicenium-ylid to ring closure reactions. These occure by migration of a methanid ion leading to intermolecular nucleophilic substitution. The isolated acyclic and heterocyclic compounds are described and the mass and ¹H-n.m.r. spectra are reported.     

Synthesis and reactions of fluorinated iminium salts

Different methods for the preparation of fluorinated iminium salts RR¹CNR²R³⁺MF₆^? (R=R¹=F ; R²=R³=CH₃, C₂H₅ M=As, Sb 4a ? c R=H, R¹=F; R²=R³=CH₃ M=As, Sb 5a, b R=R¹=CF₃; R²=H, R³=CH₃ M=Sb 12 R=R¹=CF₃; R²=R³=CH₃ M=As 14) are reported, the spectroscopic properties (IR, NMR) of the cations of these salts are briefly discussed. By F^?-addition to these salts, $\text{e.g.}$ to 16, perfluoroalkyl-bis(alkyl)-amines ($\text{e.g.}$ (CF₃)₂CFN(CH₃)₂ 15) can be prepared; from the methylation of CF₃NCF₂ bis(trifluoromethyl) methylamine (CF₃)₂NCH₃ (11) was obtained.     

Reactions and properties of some trimethyleneplatinum(IV) complexes: X. Reaction with iodide and thiocyanate ions

The reaction between the platinacyclobutanes [$\text{PtX}{}_2\text{(CH}{}_2\text{CRR′C}$H₂)L₂] (X  Cl, Br; L  C₅H₅N, 4-CH₃C₅H₄N; R, R′  H, CH₃; R  H, R′  CH₃, C₆H₅) and iodide and thiocyanate ions in methyl cyanide solution has been studied. The C₃ moiety is eliminated as the cyclopropane and the process is first order with respect to the platinacyclobutanes and zero to half order with respect to the salt (MY). With the iodides the rate increases in the order Li < Na < K, Et₄N, and methyl substitution in the cyclobutane ring reduces the rate of reaction with Et₄NI. Added pyridine retards the reaction when L  C₅H₅N (X  Cl; R, R′  H) and added dimethylsulphoxide accelerates it.The mechanism suggested involves dissociation of an L ligand and attack of Y^? ions and of M⁺Y^? ion pairs on the five-coordinate intermediate formed.     

Cyclisierung neuer Trimethylsilylalkylaminohalogensilane

Cyclisation of New Trimethylsilylalkylaminohalosilanes Compounds of the composition RSiCl₂NR′SiMe₃ (R = Cl, CH₃, C₂H₅, C₆H₅; R′ = CH₃, C₂H₅, C(CH₃)₃) are obtained by the reaction of silicon halides with the lithium salts of silylamines. Under suitable experimental conditions the reaction leads to the formation of the corresponding Si? N four- and six-membered ring systems (RSiHalNR′)_n (Hal = F, Cl; n = 2 or 3) under elimination of trimethylhalosilane. The i.r., mass, ³⁵Cl-n.q.r., ¹H and ¹⁹F-n.m.r. spectra of these compounds are reported.     

A novel synthesis of carbene complexes of manganese and molybdenum containing the trichlorogermyl group

A number of carbene complexes of formulas Cl₃GeMn(CO)₄C(OR′)R and C₅H₅Mo(CO)₂(GeCl₃)C(OR′)CH₃ (R = CH₃, C₆H₅; R′ = CH₃, C₂H₅) have been prepared by the reaction of [N(C₂H₅)₄]GeCl₃ with CH₃Mn(CO)₅, C₆H₅Mn(CO)₅, or C₅H₅Mo(CO)₃CH₃ followed by alkylation of the resulting trichlorogermylacylcarbonylmetallate ion. The compound C₅H₅Mo(CO)₂(GeCl₃)$\text{COCH}{}_2\text{CH}{}_2\text{C}$H₂ has been prepared directly by the reaction of [N(C₂H₅)₄]GeCl₃ with C₅H₅Mo(CO)₃(CH₂)₃Br.     

Organotellurium derivatives: III. Synthesis of anionic complexes of 1-telluracyclopentane(IV) 11 diiodide

Complexes containing tetrahalotelluracyclopenzane anions of the type (R₄M₂)⁺[C₄H₈TeX₂X′₂]^2- (where R = CH₃, C₂H₅, C₃H₇, C₄H₉, C₆H₁₃, C₇H₁₅ or C₆H₅; M = N, P, As or Sb; X = Cl, Br, or I and X′ = I, Cl, Br, NCO, NCS, or N₃) have been synthesized, (i) by the interaction of 1-telluracyclopentane $\text{1}\text{1}$ diiodide with the corresponding tetraorganoammonium, -phosphonium, -arsonium, or -stibonium halides in nonaqueous solvents and (ii) via halogen exchange between complex anions and silver or alkali metal halides. The second method also yielded several pseudohalide and mixed halide-pseudohalide derivatives. The ionic nature of the new complex anions has been established by conductance and molecular weight measurements. NMR and IR spectra of some of the derivatives are discussed.     

The chemical oxidation and electronic spectra of the complexes trans-[M(CNR)2(Ph2PCH2CH2PPh2)2] (M = Mo or W)

Oxidation of the complexes $\text{trans}$-[M(CNR)₂(dppe)₂] (A) (M = Mo or W; R = Me, Bu^t or CH₃C₆H₄-$\text{4}$; dppe = Ph₂PCH₂CH₂PPh₂) with diiodine or silver (I) salts gives the paramagnetic cations $\text{trans}$-[M(CNR)₂(dppe)₂]⁺, (M = Mo, R = CH₃C₆H₄-$\text{4}$; M = W, R = Bu^t) and $\text{trans}$-[M(CNR)₂(dppe)₂]²⁺ (M = Mo, R = Me or CH₃C₆H₄-$\text{4}$; M = W, R = Me or Bu^t). Mixtures of products are generally produced when dichlorine or dibromine are the oxidising agents, however pure salts, the seven-coordinate complex cations [MX(CNC₆H₄CH₃-$\text{4}$)₂(dppe)₂]⁺ (B, X = Cl or Br) have been isolated. A simple molecular orbital scheme is proposed for complexes (A) and used to discuss their electronic spectra and their oxidation.     

Darstellung,Eigenschaften und Reaktionsverhalten von 2-(Dimethylaminomethyl)phenyl- und 8-(Dimethylamino)naphthylsubstituierten Lithiumhydridosilylamiden – Bildung von Silaniminen durch Lithiumhydrideliminierung

Preparation, Properties, and Reaction Behaviour of 2-(Dimethylaminomethyl)phenyl- and 8-(Dimethylamino)naphthylsubstituted Lithium Hydridosilylamides – Formation of Silanimines by Elimination of Lithium Hydride The hydridosilylamines Ar(R)Si(H)–NHR′ ( 2 a : Ar = 2-Me₂NCH₂C₆H₄, R = Me, R′ = CMe₃; 2 b : Ar = 2-Me₂NCH₂C₆H₄, R = Ph, R′ = CMe₃; 2 c : Ar = 2-Me₂NCH₂C₆H₄, R = Me, R′ = SiMe₃; 2 d : Ar = 8-Me₂NC₁₀H₆, R = Me, R′ = CMe₃; 2 e : Ar = 8-Me₂NC₁₀H₆, R = Ph, R′ = CMe₃; 2 f : Ar = 8-Me₂NC₁₀H₆, R = Me, R′ = SiMe₃) have been synthesized from the appropriate chlorosilanes Ar(R)SiHCl either by reaction with the stoichiometric amount of Me₃CNHLi ( 2 a , 2 b , 2 d , 2 e ) or by coammonolysis in liquid NH₃ with chlorotrimethylsilane in molar ratio 1 : 3 ( 2 c , 2 f ). Treatment of 2 a–2 f with n-butyllithium in equimolar ratio in n-hexane resulted in the lithiumhydridosilylamides Ar(R)Si(H)–N(Li)R′ 3 a–3 f . The frequencies of the Si–H stretching vibration and ²⁹Si–¹H coupling constants in the amides are smaller than in the analogous amines indicating a higher hydride character for the hydrogen atom of the Si–H group in the amides compared to the amines. Results of NMR spectroscopic studies point to the existence of a (Me₂)N → Si coordination bond in the 8-(dimethylamino)naphthyl-substituted amines and amides. The amides 3 a–3 c are stable under refluxing in m-xylene. At the same conditions 3 d and 3 e eliminate LiH and the silanimines 8-Me₂NC₁₀H₆(R)Si=NCMe₃ ( 4 d : R = Me, 4 e : R = Ph) are formed. The amides 3 a–3 d und 3 f react with chlorotrimethylsilane in THF to give the corresponding N-substitution products Ar(R)Si(H)–N(SiMe₃)R′ 6 a–6 d and 6 f in good yields. 4 d is formed as a byproduct in the reaction of 3 d with chlorotrimethylsilane. In n-hexane and m-xylene these amides are little reactive opposite to chlorotrimethylsilane. 6 a–6 d and 6 f are obtained in very small amounts. In the case of 3 d besides the N-substitution product 6 d the silanimine 4 d is obtained. In contrast to chlorotrimethylsilane the amides 3 a and 3 f react well with chlorodimethylsilane in m-xylene producing 2-Me₂NCH₂C₆H₄(H) SiMe–N(SiHMe₂)CMe₃ ( 7 a ) and 8-Me₂NC₁₀H₆(H)SiMe–N(SiHMe₂)SiMe₃ ( 7 f ).     

Reaktionen von Lithiumhydridosilylamiden RR′(H)Si–N(Li)R″ mit Chlortrimethylsilan in Tetrahydrofuran und unpolaren Lösungsmitteln: N‐Silylierung und/oder Cyclodisilazanbildung

Reactions of Lithium Hydridosilylamides RR′(H)Si–N(Li)R″ with Chlorotrimethylsilane in Tetrahydrofuran and Nonpolar Solvents: N‐Silylation and/or Formation of Cyclodisilazanes The lithiumhydridosilylamides RR′(H)Si–N(Li)R″ ( 2 a : R = R′ = CHMe₂, R″ = SiMe₃; 2 b : R = R′ = Ph, R″ = SiMe₃; 2 c : R = R′ = CMe₃, R″ = SiMe₃; 2 d : R = R′ = R″ = CMe₃; 2 e : R = Me, R′ = Si(SiMe₃)₃, R″ = CMe₃; 2 f – 2 h : R = R′ = Me, f : R″ = 2,4,6‐Me₃C₆H₂, g : R″ = SiH(CHMe₂)₂, h : R″ = SiH(CMe₃)₂; 2 i : R = R′ = CMe₃, R″ = SiH(CMe₃)₂) were prepared by reaction of the corresponding hydridosilylamines RR′(H)Si–NHR″ 2 a – 2 i with n‐butyllithium in equimolar ratio in n‐hexane. The unknown amines 1 e – 1 i and amides 2 f – 2 i have been characterized spectroscopically. The wave numbers of the Si–H stretching vibrations and ²⁹Si–¹H coupling constants of the amides are less than of the analogous amines. This indicates a higher hydride character for the hydrogen atom of the Si–H group in the amide in comparison to the amines. The ²⁹Si‐NMR chemical shifts lie in the amides at higher field than in the amines. The amides 2 a – 2 c and 2 e – 2 g react with chlorotrimethylsilane in THF to give the corresponding N‐silylation products RR′(H)Si–N(SiMe₃)R″ ( 3 a – 3 c , 3 e – 3 g ) in good yields. In the reaction of 2 i with chlorotrimethylsilane in molar ratio 1 : 2,33 in THF hydrogen‐chlorine exchange takes place and after hydrolytic work up of the reaction mixture [(Me₃C)₂(Cl)Si]₂NH ( 5 a ) is obtained. The reaction of the amides 2 a – 2 c , 2 f and 2 g with chlorotrimethylsilane in m(p)‐xylene and/or n‐hexane affords mixtures of N‐substitution products RR′(H)Si–N(SiMe₃)R″ ( 3 a – 3 c , 3 f , 3 g ) and cyclodisilazanes [RR′Si–NR″]₂ ( 6 a – 6 c , 6 f , 6 g ) as the main products. In case of the reaction of 2 h the cyclodisilazane 6 h was obtained only. 2 c – 2 e show a very low reactivity toward chlorotrimetyhlsilane in m‐xylene and toluene resp.. In contrast to Me₃SiCl the reactivity of 2 d toward Me₃SiOSO₂CF₃ and Me₂(H)SiCl is significant higher. 2 d react with Me₃SiOSO₂CF₃ and Me₂(H)SiCl in n‐hexane under N‐silylation to give RR′(H)Si–N(SiMe₃)R″ ( 3 d ) and RR′(H)Si–N(SiHMe₂)R″ ( 3 d ′) resp. The crystal structures of [Me₂Si–NSiMe₃]₂ ( I ) ( 6 f , 6 g and 6 h ) have been determined.     

Alkoxylierung von bis(trimethylsilyl)-aminofluorsilanen,sowie siloxanbildung unter äthereliminierung

The reaction of bis(trimethylsilyl)aminofluorsilanes, (Me₃Si)₂NSiF₂R (R = CH₃ or F), with sodium alcoholates or sodium phenylate yields under elimination of NaF alkoxy- and aryloxy-aminofluorosilanes of the composition (Me₃Si)₂NSiF(R)OR′(R′ = CH₃, C₂H₅, C₃H₇, C₆H₅). A disiloxane is formed by thermal elimination of diethyl ether from bis(trimethylsilyl)aminomethylfluoroethoxysilane. The IR, mass, ¹H and ¹⁹F NMR spectra of the above-mentioned compounds are reported. ab]Die Reaktion von Bis(trimethylsilyl)-aminofluorsilanen des Typs (Me₃Si)₂NSiF₂R (R = F, CH₃) mit Natriumalkoholaten und Natriumphenolat führt unter NaF-Abspaltung zu Alkyl- und Aryloxyaminofluorsilanen der Zusammensetzung: (Me₃Si)₂NSiF(R)OR′ (R′ = CH₃, C₂H₇, C₆H₅, C₆H₅). Ein Disiloxan könnte durch die thermische Eliminierung von Diäthyläther aus Bis(trimethylsilyl)aminomethyl-fluor-äthoxy-silylarnin erhalten werden.Die IR-, Massen-, ¹H- und ¹⁹F-NMR-Spektren der dargestellten Verbindungen werden mitgeteilt.     

Etude de l''addition des organomagnesiens satures et benzyliques aux enynes conjugues, simples et fonctionnels

Saturated and benzylic organomagnesium compounds are shown to readily undergo addition reactions with the conjugated enynes H$\text{C}\text{4}$$\text{C}\text{3}$C$\text{H}\text{2}$$\text{C}\text{1}$HCH₂R′, with R′ = alkyl, OH, OC₄H₉, NHC₂₅, N(C₂H₅)₂, by refluxing for several hours in benzene or toluene.This reaction leads to both υ-acetylenic compounds (1,2-addition) and β-allenic compounds (1,4-addition).     

Cyclometallation reactions of N-(benzylidene)benzylamines with palladium compounds

The cyclometallation of p-RC₆H₄CHNCH₂C₆H₂, (R = H, Cl, NO₂) by PdX₂ (X = Cl, AcO) has been studied.In every case the cyclometallation occurs with formation of a five-membered ring containing the methine group. The structure of these compounds [$\text{PdX(}\text{p}\text{-RC}{}_6\text{H}{}_3\text{CHN}$CH₂C₆H₅)]₂, derived from ¹H NMR spectra, are different from those reported previously. Reaction of these compounds with PEt₃ gives the compounds [PdX(p-RC₆H₃CHNCH₂C₆H₅)(PEt₃)₂] but with an excess of PPh₃ only the complexes [$\text{PdX(}\text{p}\text{-RC}{}_6\text{H}{}_3\text{CHN}$CH₂C₆H₅)(PPh₃)] are formed.     

Sulfenamides as ligands in transition metal chemistry Pentacarbonyl(Sulfenamide)Chromium(0) Complexes

The complexes Cr(CO)₅(R′SNR₂) [R′ = CH₃; NR₂ = N(CH₃)₂, N(C₄H₈)O. R′ = C₆H₅; NR₂ = N(CH₃)₂, N(C₄H₄)O, N(CH₂? C₆H₅)₂, N(C₆H₁₁)₂] have been prepared by reaction of the sulfenamides with Cr(CO)₅ · THF and characterized by analytical and spectroscopic methods. The IR, ¹H-NMR, UV-VIS, and mass spectra of the complexes support the coordination of the sulfenamide via the sulfur atom. π-acceptor abilities of sulfenamides in the prepared coordination compounds, determined from IR and UV-VIS data, were compared with those of other divalent sulfur conpounds.     

X-ray analysis of 1,3-dioxa-6-aza-2-silacyclooctane derivatives

X-ray analysis has been conducted on four dioxaazasilacyclooctanes R₂Si(OCH₂CH₂)₂NR′ with R = C₆H₅, R′ = CH₃ (IV); R = C₆H₅, R′ = (CH₃)₃C (V); R = CH₃, R′ = C₆H₅ (VI) and R = R′ = C₆H₅ (VII). The interatomic distances SiN measured for these compounds had the values: 2.68 (IV), 3.16 (V), 3.19 (VI) and 3.08 Å (VII), indicating weak nitrogen—silicon interaction and a virtual lack of coordinate Si ← N bonding. The data of other authors and our own evidence suggest that the Si ← N interaction in these compounds is strongly influenced by the electronic effects of Si- and N-substituents and, in particular, by the steric effects of the latter.     

Triaryl-silyl, -germyl,and -stannyl radicals .MAr3 (M = Si,Ge, or Sn and Ar = 2,4,6-Me3C6H2) and .Ge(2,6-Me2C6H3)3: Synthesis and ESR studies

The triarylmetal-centred radicals ^.MAr₃ (M = Si, Ge, or Sn; Ar = 2,6-Me₂C₆H₃ or 2,4,6-Me₃C₆H₂) have been prepared from the appropriate triarylmetal chloride, MAr₃Cl, and an electron-rich olefin [R$\text{NCH}{}_2\text{CH}{}_2\text{NRC}$]₂ (R = Me or Et) under UV irradiation in toluene at low temperature. The triarylgermyl radicals are persistent (t$\text{1}\text{2}$ > 24 h, 20°C) whilst the analogous tin and silicon radicals are only stable under constant irradiation at temperatures below ?20°C; the ESR spectra of the germanium radicals and of ^.Si(2,4,6-Me³C₆H₂)₃ (which is the first triarylsilyl radical to be spectroscopically identified) show coincidental equivalence of all the proton couplings due to twisting of thearomatic rings into a “propeller” arrangement about the metal. The synthesis and characterisation of precursors to these radicals are also reported.     

Alkaline hydrolysis of diaryl ditellurides under phase transfer conditions; synthesis of alkyl aryl tellurides

The disproportionation reaction of diaryl ditellurides [(C₆H₅Te)₂, (p-CH₃C₆H₄Te)₂, (p-CH₃OC₆H₄Te)₂, (p-C₂H₅OC₄Te)₂, (2-naphthyl-Te)₂] with sodium hydroxide under phase transfer conditions at room temperature is described for the first time. The phase transfer catalyst used is 2HT-75, a trade name for a mixture of dialkyldimethylammonium chlorides. The intermediates aryl tellurolates react “in situ” with alkyl halides to give the corresponding alkyl aryl tellurides (ArTeR) in 52–72% yield. The following compounds were prepared: Ar  C₆H₅, R=CH₃(CH₂)₃CH₂, (CH₃)₂CHCH₂CH₂, (CH₃)₂CHCH₂, CH₃CHBrCH₂CH₂, CH₃(CH₂)₈CH₂, C₆H₅CH₂, ClCH₂, C₆H₅CH₂CH₂, CH₂CHCH₂, C₆H₅CHCHCH₂, C₆H₅SeCH₂, $\text{CH}{}_2\text{CH}{}_2\text{CH}{}_2\text{CHCHC}$H; Ar=p-CH₃C₆H₄, R = CH₃(CH₂)₂CH₂; Ar=p-CH₃OC₆H₄, R = CH₃(CH₂)₂CH₂; Ar = p-CH₂H₅OC₆H₄, R= CH₃(CH₂)₂CH₂; Ar = 2-naphthyl, R = CH₃(CH42)₂CH₂.     

The effect of solvent accessible surface on Hammett‐type dependencies of infinite dilution 29Si and 13C NMR shifts in ring substituted silylated phenols dissolved in chloroform and acetone

Infinite dilution ²⁹Si and ¹³C NMR chemical shifts were determined from concentration dependencies of the shifts in dilute chloroform and acetone solutions of para substituted O‐silylated phenols, 4‐R‐C₆H₄‐O‐SiR′₂R″ (R = Me, MeO, H, F, Cl, NMe₂, NH₂, and CF₃), where the silyl part included groups of different sizes: dimethylsilyl (R′ = Me, R″ = H), trimethylsilyl (R′ = R″ = Me), tert‐butyldimethylsilyl (R′ = Me, R″ = CMe₃), and tert‐butyldiphenylsilyl (R′ = C₆H₅, R″ = CMe₃). Dependencies of silicon and C‐1 carbon chemical shifts on Hammett substituent constants are discussed. It is shown that the substituent sensitivity of these chemical shifts is reduced by association with chloroform, the reduction being proportional to the solvent accessible surface of the oxygen atom in the Si‐O‐C link. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Studies of amidino-complexes of copper(I) and (II). Carboxylate analogues

Lithioamidines &;{;R′N(Li)C(R)NR′; R = H, CH₃, C₆H₅; R′ = C₆H₅, $\text{p}$-CH₃C₆H₄&;}; react with anhydrous copper(II) chloride to form [Cu&;{;R′NC(R)NR′&;};₂]_n complexes, and with anhydrous copper(I) chloride to form [Cu&;{;R′NC(R)NR′&;};]_m. The copper(II) complexes are diamagnetic, purple solids, which are air stable in the solid state but very air reactive in solution. Experimental data are consistent with a dimeric or more highly associated structure, and an X-ray structural determination shows [Cu&;{;C₆H₅NC(C₆H₅)NC₆H₅&;};₂]₂ to be dimeric with four bridging amidino-groups and a short CuCu distance (2.46Å). The copper(I) complexes are pale yellow solids, which in solution are subject to rapid aerial oxidation, especially in the presence of free amidines, and disproportionation to [Cu&;{;R′NC(R)HR′&;};₂]_n and copper metal. Differences in properties are noted between acetamidino-, benzamidino- and formamidino-complexes, the last complexes of copper(I) being most stable towards disproportionation. Cu&;{;C₆H₅NC(CH₃)NC₆H₅&;};₂ reacts with pyridine (Py) to form the copper(I) derivative Cu&;{;C₆H₅NC(CH₃)NC₆H₅&;};. 2Py and with carbon disulphide to form Cu&;{;C₆H₅NC(CH₃)NC₆H₅&;};₂.CS₂ which is reduced to form Cu&;{;C₆H₅NC(CH₃)NC₆H₅&;};.CS₃.