On the Mechanism of the Naphthalene-Catalysed Lithiation: The Role of the Naphthalene Dianion

Miguel Yus, Raquel P. Herrera, Albert Guijarro. On the Mechanism of the Naphthalene-Catalysed Lithiation: The Role of the Naphthalene Dianion. Tetrahedron Lett. . 2001, Vol. 42 / 2001, p. 3455-2001.

<p>Kinetic and distribution product studies on naphthalene-catalysed lithiation reactions of chlorinated precursors have shown the probable participation of a naphthalene dianion (dilithium naphthalene) as the very active electron carrier agent in the chlorine&ndash;lithium exchange process.</p>