Catalytic Activation of C--H Bonds in Aromatic Hydrocarbons, Ethene, and Methane by the Naphthalene/Sodium System in Tetrahydrofuran

摘要

Radical anions formed from naphthalene and alkali metals are classical objects of chemical research, frequently used because they can efficiently transfer electrons to organic and inorganic substrates. They have achieved particular importance as catalysts for the polymerization of 1,3-dienes and some monoenes. in which "living" polymers are formed.