Although diazoalkenes have been reported as reactive intermediates in organic chemistry, their detection and isolation remains challenging. Such species have previously only been detected at low temperatures in matrix-isolation studies. Now, a room-temperature stable diazoalkene has been reported, which shows dual-site nucleophilicity and can undergo N2 exchange or lose dinitrogen under irradiation.
- P. W. Antoni
- C. Golz
- M. M. Hansmann
