Uses
Bis(1,3-diphenyl-2-imidazolidinylidene) is a electron-rich alkene and used for formylation of arenes
Preparation
Bis(1,3-diphenyl-2-imidazolidinylidene) is prepared from 1,2-dianilinoethane and triethyl orthoformate
[1].
storage
Bis(1,3-diphenyl-2-imidazolidinylidene) can store under dry nitrogen; reagent that has oxidized may be upgraded by
washing with CH2Cl2. It readily reacts with protic solvents, e.g. MeOH, and hydrolyzes in the presence of weak acid or basic media.
References
1. Wanzlick, H.-W. OS 1967, 47, 14.
