Description:This patent application embodies technology generating reactive, organic radicals in solid or "bottleable" form through the reduction of aromatic hydrocarbons by alkali metals. The technology has been demonstrated by the synthesis and isolation of 12 compounds utilizing a range of alkali metals and aromatic hydrocarbons.
Abstract:Certain embodiments are directed to a composition comprising a complex of the general formula [M(crown ether)(solvent)n][arene−•], wherein M is an alkali metal and method of making the same.
Issue Date: 05/29/2018
Application Date: 06/15/2016
Post Date: 05/07/2018
UTEP Docket No: 2015-050
