Method of storing active zero valent zinc metal
AssigneeBoard of Regents of the University of Nebraska
InventorReuben D. Rieke
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Abstract
A novel zerovalent zinc species and an organozinc reagent are disclosed. The zerovalent zinc species is directly produced by reaction of a reducing agent on a zinc salt, preferably Zn(CN).sub.2. The organozinc regent results from the reaction of the zerovalent zinc species and an organic compound having one or more stable anionic leaving groups. These organozinc reagents include a wide spectrum of functional groups in the organic radical, and are useful in a variety of reactions schemes.
Claims12
A method of storing an active zerovalent zinc metal consisting of:
- (a) suspending in a container the active zinc in an ethereal, hydrocarbon, aromatic hydrocarbon or aportic polar solvent ata temperature of between -20.degree. C. to 30.degree. C. under an inert atmosphere;
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- (b) sealing the container;
- wherein the active zinc is stored for six months without substantial loss of activity.
The method of claim wherein the inert atmosphere comprises argon.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.