α-mononitroalkyl derivatives of indium

Abstract

Dealkylation of trialkylindium by α-mononitroalkane leads to the formation of the previously unknown α-nitroalkyl derivatives of indium. An investigation of the chemical properties and of the 115In nuclear quadrupole resonance spectra of these compounds has been undertaken. An analysis of the data obtained from these investigations suggests the existence of intramolecular O→In coordination in the α-nitroalkyl derivatives of indium.