Glyoxal-bis(mesitylimine)

Glyoxal-bis(mesitylimine)
Names
IUPAC name
2,4,6-Trimethyl-N-[(2E)-2-[(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)imino]ethylidene]aniline
Identifiers
56222-36-7
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Properties
C20H24N2
Molar mass 292.43 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).
Infobox references

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

  1. 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.
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