Di-''tert''-butylzinc is a

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with the formula ZnC₈H₁₈. This compound is used as a ''meta'' activating reagent in the syntheses of ''N'',''N''-dimethyl-3-iodoaniline from ''N'',''N''-dimethylaniline.

Synthesis

Di-''tert''-butylzinc is obtained from the reaction between ''tert''-butyllithium and

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. :2 (CH₃)₃CLi + ZnCl₂ → Zn(C(CH₃)₃)₂ + 2 LiCl

References

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