title: C-H Activation (gamma-deprotonation) of a Sm(III) bis(trimethylsilyl)amide complex via macrocyclic stabilisation of the sodium counter ion.
abstract: The gamma-deprotonation of a samarium(III) bis(trimethylsilyl)amide complex derived from a dimetallated trans-dioxaporphyrinogen has been achieved through stabilisation of the counter cation within the macrocyclic cavity.
authors.affiliation: School of Chemistry, University of Tasmania, Private Bag 75, Hobart, TAS 7001, Australia.
authors.forename: Jun
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Michael G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Gardiner