Organometallic rare-earth chemistry for diamagnetic lanthanides (Ln = Sc, Y, La, and Lu) is far more developed compared to that of the paramagnetic members of the series (Ce to Yb). Lack of characterization methods, such as the ability to perform routine nuclear magnetic resonance studies is one of the reasons. However, with the recent developments in utilizing the magnetic properties of lanthanides, and the appreciation on their different characteristics, it is important to expand the organometallic chemistry to the paramagnetic lanthanides. Herein we report our efforts toward achieving this goal. New or optimized synthetic routes as well as new classes of lanthanide complexes will be presented.

Expanding organometallic rare-earth chemistry from diamagnetic to paramagnetic lanthanides

245th National Meeting (2013)

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