SYNTHESIS AND REACTIVITY OF 10-ALKYLPHENOTELLURAZINES

Article abstract of DOI:10.1007/BF00515062

The reaction of N-alkyl-2,2'-dilithium diphenylamines with tellurium diiodide yields derivatives of a new heterocyclic system, phenotellurazine. 10-Alkylphenotellurazines readily form derivatives containing tetra- and tricoordinated tellurium, form complexes with metal salts and rhodium(I) carbonyl chloride, and by bromination and nitration give 3,7-dibromo- or 3-nitro, 3,7-dinitro, and 1,3,7,9-tetranitro derivatives.