title: An N-lithio-indole from the reaction of LiCH(TMS)2 and PhNC.
abstract: The reaction of LiCH(TMS)2 with phenyl isocyanide PhNC has unexpectedly led to the N-lithio-indole derivative 1, that has been fully characterised including its X-ray crystal structure determination.
authors.affiliation: Molecular Science Institute, School of Chemistry, University of the Witwatersrand, Private Bag 3, Wits, 2050 Johannesburg, South Africa.
authors.forename: Manuel A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Fernandes
authors.forename: Michael F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Lappert
authors.forename: Marcus
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Layh
authors.forename: Bernard
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Omondi