Organolanthanides RLnX (R is alkyl, aryl, X is halogen) and lanthanide complexes with aromatic hydrocarbon dianions: synthesis, structure, and reactivity

A short review of authorsʹ papers on synthesis, structure, and reactivity of RLnX organolanthanides (R=alkyl, aryl; Ln=Yb, Sm, Eu; X=I, Br, Cl) as well as Yb(III), Lu(III), and Y(III) complexes with organic dianionic ligands is presented. The results of study of reactions of RLnX with CH- and NH-acids, alkyl, aryl, and acyl halides, carbonyl compounds, and a variety of organic derivatives of Group 14 elements are discussed. Synthesis and structure of the lanthanide complexes with anthracene and tetraphenylethylene dianions are described.