文摘
(Me3Si)2CNN isomerizes upon addition of traces of [Me3Si]p>+p> ions to give (Me3Si)2NNC, which then undergoes an unusual trimerization reaction to give exclusively 4-diazenyl-3-hydrazinylpyrazole. As catalyst the isonitrilium ion, [(Me3Si)2NNC(SiMe3)]p>+p>, was identified and fully characterized. Experiments and computations indicate a three-step reaction including isomerization of diazomethane, a C鈥揅 or N鈥揅 coupling, and a formal cycloaddition reaction. The kinetics and thermodynamics are discussed on the basis of DFT calculations.