| Abstract: | Contributions to the Chemistry of Transition Metal Alkyl Compounds. XXXII. On Benzyl Copper Compounds Benzyl copper is formed reacting copper dichloride or acetylacetonate with dibenzyl zinc complexed by chlorides or acetylacetonates of copper and zinc. The complexes decompose between ?15 and +25°C with separation of copper and benzyl radicals proved by spin trap experiments. The stability of the compound is not influenced remarkably by substituents in o-position but is caused by complex formation with triphenyl phosphine. Pure benzyl copper, obtained by decomposition of BzCu · 0.25 BzZn(acac) · 0.75 Zn(acac)2 by means of diethyl ether, decomposes spontaneously even at a temperature of ?50°C. |
